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SM51 OCR

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,309 mi
Last recorded112,309 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 OCR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 112,309 miles

Rear heat shield insecure on exhaust box.

Fail 18 Nov 2016 112,294 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear heat shield insecure on exhaust box.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,991 miles

Centre Rear Smell of petrol at rear but no visable signs of leaks

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing Starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Towards front starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Towards fron starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 102,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak / blow (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Smell of petrol at rear but no visable signs of leaks

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing Starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Towards front starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Towards fron starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 95,157 miles

Both frotn tyres getting bold on shoulders.

Engine oil leak at back.

General corrosion underneath on suspension parts at rear.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Requires tracking check.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 89,940 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front back plate corroded.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 83,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front back plate corroded.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,252 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,251 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,963 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 32,444 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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SM51 OCR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 95,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM51 OCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM51 OCR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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