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VN51 YTE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,712 mi
Last recorded167,712 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 YTE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 167,712 miles

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

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

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

abs wire over o/s/r trailing arm not fixed in place

engine light on in dash

slight brake bind o/s/f

Fail 5 May 2016 167,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

abs wire over o/s/r trailing arm not fixed in place

engine light on in dash

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 30 Apr 2015 155,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L on

Fail 28 Apr 2015 155,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L on

Pass 15 May 2014 142,840 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 142,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front section of exhaust in deteriorated condition at time of test.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 130,368 miles

nearside rear inner cv boot split

slight play in front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2013 130,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear inner cv boot split

slight play in front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2012 121,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 111,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 100,787 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 100,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

2x rear brake discs deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2008 87,094 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,429 miles

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

exhaust heat shields weak.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,608 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 59,608 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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VN51 YTE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc 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 VN51 YTE, 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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VN51 YTE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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