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T881 RKR

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

209,479 mi
Last recorded209,479 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 RKR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 209,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes ends of coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2024 208,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at ends of plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

sill covers fitted unable to carry out corrosion checks

various underbody surface corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2024 208,911 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at ends of plastic coatings corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2022 207,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged all brake pipes plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides Dbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted making corrosing checks difficult

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2021 206,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded ends of coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2020 204,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode ends of coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 202,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion check

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 74,737 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

various under body surface corrosion where vehicle has been standing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,870 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 73,501 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,771 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,587 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2013 69,585 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,004 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 65,952 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,372 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 55,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,592 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,922 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 49,113 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,143 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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T881 RKR is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T881 RKR, 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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T881 RKR is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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