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WH51 EMH

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,119 mi
Last recorded81,119 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH51 EMH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 81,119 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 81,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 77,639 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 77,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,729 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 72,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 69,213 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 64,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,234 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,116 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,579 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,621 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,676 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,715 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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WH51 EMH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WH51 EMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WH51 EMH registered?

WH51 EMH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is WH51 EMH safe to buy?

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