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X851 RGE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,265 mi
Last recorded71,265 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 RGE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 71,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside steering rack has slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2010 71,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,376 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 57,376 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,963 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,313 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,916 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 15 Nov 2005 32,858 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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X851 RGE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X851 RGE, 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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What year was X851 RGE registered?

X851 RGE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is X851 RGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X851 RGE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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