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RV02 DOJ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,949 mi
Last recorded131,949 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 DOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 131,949 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 131,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

UNDER VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 121,699 miles

NSF passenger door damaged

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

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

O NSR 1/4 panel damaged

OSR bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 121,699 miles

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

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

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

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

NSF passenger door damaged

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

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

O NSR 1/4 panel damaged

OSR bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 116,298 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 112,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 106,019 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 100,087 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,619 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 95,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 86,925 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 86,923 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 65,050 miles

rear exhaust box is corroding.

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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RV02 DOJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV02 DOJ, 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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RV02 DOJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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