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SP51 DLN

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,237 mi
Last recorded182,237 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 DLN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 182,237 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside wiper torn

Fail 28 Aug 2014 182,237 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside wiper torn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 167,257 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 167,257 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

power steering bottle insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2012 152,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes at rear o/s under plastic cover unable to check condition

Pass 2 Oct 2012 152,366 miles

brake pipes at rear o/s under plastic cover unable to check condition

Pass 20 Sep 2011 136,265 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 136,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 119,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 119,498 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 105,983 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 105,983 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 92,005 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 92,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,028 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 53,469 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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SP51 DLN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DLN, 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 DLN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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