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SY51 FYB

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,712 mi
Last recorded99,712 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 FYB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 99,712 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,764 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,551 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,317 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,893 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,517 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

n/s no. plate lamp dim but working

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,941 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 73,941 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing slightly uneven

brake pipes slightly corroded at ends where there not plastic coated

slight under body corrosion {chassis}

Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,189 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake pipes heavly greased

Pass 16 Aug 2008 63,888 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 63,888 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on shoulders

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,186 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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SY51 FYB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY51 FYB, 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 SY51 FYB registered?

SY51 FYB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SY51 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 FYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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