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R87 KWS

2002 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,192 mi
Last recorded170,192 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 KWS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 170,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 158,598 miles

Both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls (not to cords)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 145,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 145,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 135,244 miles

Both rear tyres feathering and perishing on edges

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 127,154 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 118,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 118,546 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 110,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 102,907 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 96,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 89,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,138 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 87,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 84,854 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 84,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter split

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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R87 KWS is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R87 KWS, 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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R87 KWS is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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