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YN51 VND

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VND
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body covers fit not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2012 58,932 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,999 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,148 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 44,147 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,236 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,034 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 41,034 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 41,020 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2006 35,243 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 35,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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YN51 VND is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN51 VND, 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 YN51 VND registered?

YN51 VND is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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