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SP02 JBE

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,032 mi
Last recorded103,032 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 JBE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear suspension corroded

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

n/s & o/s rear brakes slightly grabbing

rear exhaust corroded (temp repair)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 98,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 98,889 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 94,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,290 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,798 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 87,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,906 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 82,906 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 76,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,825 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 70,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 May 2008 70,606 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 63,979 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 63,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,634 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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SP02 JBE is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SP02 JBE, 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 SP02 JBE registered?

SP02 JBE is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is SP02 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 JBE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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