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WA51 WTV

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,484 mi
Last recorded185,484 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 WTV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 185,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear seats in down position - cant check rear seatbelts

Pass 2 Dec 2016 176,203 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 176,203 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 166,978 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 158,960 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 150,473 miles

N/S/Rear 1/4 slighty damaged

N/S/Rear door slighty damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 145,363 miles

centre exhaust corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2011 138,041 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 138,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 125,031 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 125,031 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 109,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 109,601 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 94,391 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 94,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,007 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,111 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 44,955 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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WA51 WTV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA51 WTV, 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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WA51 WTV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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