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P124 BHG

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,273 mi
Last recorded215,273 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 BHG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 215,273 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre stoplight one bulb not working

exhaust heat shields rattling

reverse lights not working

Fail 28 Sep 2010 215,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre stoplight one bulb not working

exhaust heat shields rattling

reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Sep 2009 199,079 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 199,074 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise full inspection of front to nearside steel brake pipe ( concealed above rear subframe)

exhaust shields rattling

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2008 185,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake back plates corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 178,159 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 164,503 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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P124 BHG is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P124 BHG, 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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P124 BHG is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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