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SV51 LDJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,049 mi
Last recorded162,049 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 LDJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 162,049 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside front bottom ball joint bellow split

slight play in nearside front outer anti roll bar link

stone chip on front windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2010 162,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside front bottom ball joint bellow split

offside front tyre wearing on edges and on legal limit advise replacement

slight play in nearside front outer anti roll bar link

stone chip on front windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2009 147,759 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Sep 2009 147,759 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 129,831 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 114,634 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 114,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 101,459 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Windscreen chiped.

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 LDJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LDJ, 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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What year was SV51 LDJ registered?

SV51 LDJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SV51 LDJ safe to buy?

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