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N502 PTL

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,078 mi
Last recorded69,078 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 PTL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2011 69,078 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,790 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,201 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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N502 PTL is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,713 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 N502 PTL, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N502 PTL registered?

N502 PTL is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is N502 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 PTL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N502 PTL have outstanding finance?

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