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RL51 WPY

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,588 mi
Last recorded167,588 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 WPY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 167,588 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 163,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 163,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 158,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 158,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 152,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 152,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Feb 2012 146,779 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 134,517 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 121,981 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,890 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 105,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 89,356 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 69,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,774 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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RL51 WPY is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RL51 WPY, 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 RL51 WPY registered?

RL51 WPY is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is RL51 WPY safe to buy?

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