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P113 VFR

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,895 mi
Last recorded93,895 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 VFR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 93,895 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 93,895 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 92,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 92,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is deeply cracked (to cords)

Pass 26 May 2009 90,845 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack , 195/60hr15

front and rear number plates are seperating

Pass 24 May 2008 87,765 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,040 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,925 miles

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arm upper and lower bushes.

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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P113 VFR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P113 VFR, 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 P113 VFR registered?

P113 VFR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P113 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P113 VFR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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