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VO51 KDN

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,611 mi
Last recorded73,611 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 KDN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension joints corroded

e m l light on

emissions not checked

Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,097 miles

All brake hose ferrules have substantial corrosion.

Mil and VDC Lamps illuminated.

Rear brake discs badly pitted

Fail 4 Nov 2013 72,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All brake hose ferrules have substantial corrosion.

Mil and VDC Lamps illuminated.

Rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 30 May 2012 69,844 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 69,844 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,003 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 57,164 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 57,164 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 50,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,421 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,412 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 39,079 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 33,080 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)

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 KDN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KDN, 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 KDN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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