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SV51 DSE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Bronze Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,934 mi
Last recorded131,934 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 DSE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 131,934 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed at subframe mount. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed at subframe mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed. (5.2.6)

Fuel tank leaking fuel tank breather pipes corroded and tank filler pipe corroded. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under side of vehicle poor condition.(corrosion).

Pass 16 Feb 2016 130,174 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted possibly obscuring corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2016 130,137 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported catalytic converter (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted possibly obscuring corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 127,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 123,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

rear subframe rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2013 123,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear subframe rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,873 miles

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

front brake pads 20% left

heavily surface corroded rear subframe and front subframe and suspension units

outer sills have plastic covers over them perventing full examination

Fail 29 Mar 2012 110,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads 20% left

heavily surface corroded rear subframe and front subframe and suspension units

outer sills have plastic covers over them perventing full examination

Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,931 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroding

long handbrake travel

n/s/f wheel started to bind

outer sills covered

play in o/s/r link pin on limit

slight play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,074 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 82,432 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 Jul 2009 82,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,216 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 77,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 72,777 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,860 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SV51 DSE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Bronze with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV51 DSE, 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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SV51 DSE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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