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NT02 PLJ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,584 mi
Last recorded129,584 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT02 PLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 129,584 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 129,563 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 129,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 128,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 121,463 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 111,476 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 111,476 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,209 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,511 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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NT02 PLJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NT02 PLJ, 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 NT02 PLJ registered?

NT02 PLJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is NT02 PLJ safe to buy?

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