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SP51 BWO

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,423 mi
Last recorded165,423 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 BWO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 165,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 165,422 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 150,176 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 141,475 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 126,002 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 103,440 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 103,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 85,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 76,808 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,463 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,275 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 67,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SP51 BWO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP51 BWO, 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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SP51 BWO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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