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NIJ 2079

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,110 mi
Last recorded97,110 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIJ 2079
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 97,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 92,951 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 90,376 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 88,706 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 81,050 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 main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 81,050 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,766 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 64,402 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,414 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,519 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 46,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,247 miles

offside and nearside front discs corroded

rear brake performance slightly below normal

Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,367 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 41,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,135 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 30,918 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 30,918 miles

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

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

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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NIJ 2079 is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NIJ 2079, 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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What year was NIJ 2079 registered?

NIJ 2079 is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is NIJ 2079 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIJ 2079 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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