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WR51 HDK

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,935 mi
Last recorded143,935 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 HDK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 143,935 miles

Front exhaust deteriated

both headlamps faded but still have a pattern

cross member corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 143,915 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust deteriated

both headlamps faded but still have a pattern

cross member corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 133,711 miles

Rear both rear brake back plates corrodid at time of test

Rear both rear suspension arms corrodid at time of test

Rear subframe corrodid at time of test

both headlamp lences faded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 125,010 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 125,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 116,008 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 116,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust corroded in places

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2014 107,603 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 107,603 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off side front brake backplate corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 104,652 miles

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

head light lenses in poor condition

near side rear light lens damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2013 104,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

head light lenses in poor condition

near side rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,075 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 76,075 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight splitting to offside front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,107 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,032 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 57,032 miles

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

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

front wiper blade split

Pass 20 Nov 2006 53,544 miles

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

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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WR51 HDK is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WR51 HDK, 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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WR51 HDK is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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