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P109 JSD

1997 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,763 mi
Last recorded106,763 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 JSD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 106,763 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 106,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 101,317 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 93,874 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 93,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 89,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 89,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 84,256 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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P109 JSD is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P109 JSD, 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.

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What year was P109 JSD registered?

P109 JSD is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P109 JSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 JSD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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