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NY51 CAV

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,822 mi
Last recorded154,822 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 CAV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 154,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 144,970 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 126,148 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 123,766 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 123,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 120,639 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 120,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox noisey

Pass 23 Jan 2012 120,572 miles

gearbox noisey

Pass 21 Jan 2011 113,831 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 113,831 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 106,849 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,644 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 92,331 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 92,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 82,361 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 68,996 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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NY51 CAV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc 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 NY51 CAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY51 CAV registered?

NY51 CAV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is NY51 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY51 CAV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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