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PN52 AVG

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,610 mi
Last recorded137,610 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 AVG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 137,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 137,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 137,171 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 137,171 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 135,260 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 135,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 132,761 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 132,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 128,281 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 128,281 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

heat shield over rear box loose

Pass 16 Aug 2011 123,177 miles

rear diff oil leak

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

brake pedal wrubber split

clutch pedal rubber missing

one of each side washer jets blocked

Fail 15 Aug 2011 123,177 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal wrubber split

clutch pedal rubber missing

one of each side washer jets blocked

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 113,991 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front wipers slightly split

leak from rear diff pinion seal

n/s/f drive shaft inner boot has slight seapage of grease

Pass 18 Aug 2009 105,891 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 95,938 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 95,862 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 81,629 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 81,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,562 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 68,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PN52 AVG is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PN52 AVG, 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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PN52 AVG is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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