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VO51 DHC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,458 mi
Last recorded159,458 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 DHC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 159,458 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 159,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 143,097 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 128,958 miles

All underbody corrosion

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 128,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All underbody corrosion

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 119,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 117,579 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,776 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011
Fail 13 Dec 2011

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 109,556 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 100,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 94,046 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 87,231 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,033 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 81,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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VO51 DHC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VO51 DHC, 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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VO51 DHC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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