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SW51 NYD

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,025 mi
Last recorded130,025 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 NYD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 130,025 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 115,689 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 115,689 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 104,394 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 104,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,322 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 83,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 76,994 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 76,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 65,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,804 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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SW51 NYD is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW51 NYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW51 NYD registered?

SW51 NYD is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 February 2002.

Is SW51 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 NYD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW51 NYD have outstanding finance?

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