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SST 416S

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,070 mi
Last recorded185,070 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSST 416S
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 185,070 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MIL lamp illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear quadrants rusty

both wipers

Fail 9 Jun 2020 185,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MIL lamp illuminated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear quadrants rusty

both wipers

Pass 4 Sep 2017 180,408 miles

both outer sills / floor to sills corroded and damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2017 180,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both outer sills / floor to sills corroded and damaged

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 176,460 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 176,454 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 165,883 miles

both front & offside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2014 165,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front & offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 159,007 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 158,719 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 150,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 150,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 136,247 miles

Both front lower arms,rear bushes have play in them

N/S/Rear anti roll bar bush is worn

O/S/Rear tyre has 2 nails in it and the pressure looks low

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 136,242 miles

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

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

Both front lower arms,rear bushes have play in them

N/S/Rear anti roll bar bush is worn

O/S/Rear tyre has 2 nails in it and the pressure looks low

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 127,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 119,938 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 107,225 miles

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

both front headlight/side lights slightly discoloured blue

corrosion exhaust system

corrosion front brake discs

rear brake pads worn very close to 1.5mm limit

slight damage to offside front cv boot

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 1 Oct 2008 107,225 miles

both front headlight/side lights slightly discoloured blue

corrosion exhaust system

corrosion front brake discs

rear brake pads worn very close to 1.5mm limit

slight damage to offside front cv boot

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 8 Sep 2007 98,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 93,620 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 93,620 miles

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

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

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

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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SST 416S is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SST 416S, 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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SST 416S is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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