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SY51 BBN

2001 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,140 mi
Last recorded118,140 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 BBN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Outback AWD Auto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 118,140 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 118,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 113,788 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 113,788 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 98,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 98,289 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

had to jump start battery

no oil on dip stick

noise from steering clock spring

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto?

Based on 788 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
8,438
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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SY51 BBN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY51 BBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY51 BBN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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