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RG51 GYJ

2001 Subaru Outback

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,272 mi
Last recorded104,272 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Outback112,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 GYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 104,272 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracks on sidewalls

Fail 14 Aug 2017 104,261 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks on sidewalls

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 98,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose 4 nuts loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,137 miles

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

rear section of exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 70,930 miles

Some drag to n/s/f brake

Advanced corrosion to suspension subframes and all components

Brake pedal pad worn

Corrosion and wear to front brake discs

Front antiroll bar links and bushes worn

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

Rear brake discs worn unevenly and corroding

Rear brake pads worn to limits

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Small chips on windscreen

Some grab and grind from parking brake

Winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,930 miles

Advanced corrosion to suspension subframes and all components

Brake pedal pad worn

Corrosion and wear to front brake discs

Front antiroll bar links and bushes worn

Rear brake discs worn unevenly and corroding

Rear brake pads worn to limits

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Small chips on windscreen

Some drag to n/s/f brake

Some grab and grind from parking brake

Winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,688 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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RG51 GYJ is a 2001 Subaru Outback in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 112,600 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG51 GYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RG51 GYJ is a 2001 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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