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M710 COR

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,010 mi
Last recorded154,010 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM710 COR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 154,010 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 154,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 145,130 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 145,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 140,914 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filer neck corroded

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f brake disc corroded

steering rack fixing bushes have slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2011 140,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filer neck corroded

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f brake disc corroded

steering rack fixing bushes have slight play

Fail 7 Jun 2010 136,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Clicking noise from N/S/F brake caliper area

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 125,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 125,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 120,202 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 120,195 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 115,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 102,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M710 COR is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 93,093 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 M710 COR, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M710 COR is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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