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NJ52 XNW

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,049 mi
Last recorded104,049 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 XNW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 104,049 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,049 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,495 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake starting to have slight restricted free movement

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side trims fitted to vehicle making it difficult to inspect

Various steering and suspension components starting to corrode

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 86,463 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,932 miles

front brake disc(s) worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 68,932 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc(s) worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 59,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,931 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 51,931 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,070 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 42,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 32,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NJ52 XNW is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ52 XNW, 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 NJ52 XNW registered?

NJ52 XNW is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is NJ52 XNW safe to buy?

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