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PJ51 RMO

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,923 mi
Last recorded163,923 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 RMO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 163,923 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 163,923 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 147,805 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slighty rough

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 147,805 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slighty rough

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 115,780 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 96,733 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 102,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,322 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 89,322 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 79,386 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2009 79,386 miles

front heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,235 miles

rear silencer heatshield coroding

Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,342 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 60,342 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 51,634 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PJ51 RMO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ51 RMO, 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 PJ51 RMO registered?

PJ51 RMO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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