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YJ51 UWB

2001 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,107 mi
Last recorded172,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 UWB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 172,107 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2014 172,107 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 162,169 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 139,970 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 124,162 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 102,329 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 73,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 60,835 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearibg on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,118 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 58,766 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 58,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 55,224 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 55,224 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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YJ51 UWB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YJ51 UWB, 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 YJ51 UWB registered?

YJ51 UWB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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