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NL51 PNJ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,089 mi
Last recorded152,089 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 PNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 152,089 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 152,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 149,756 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 149,195 miles

engine light on

Fail 17 Jul 2014 149,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 17 May 2013 128,307 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 128,003 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 103,931 miles

engine light on

Pass 20 May 2011 79,172 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,518 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,882 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,233 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,234 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 41,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,319 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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NL51 PNJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL51 PNJ, 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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NL51 PNJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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