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P129 AWW

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,782 mi
Last recorded134,782 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 AWW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 134,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 129,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 129,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 125,390 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 121,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 121,387 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 117,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 112,831 miles

nearside inner cvj boot split

Pass 28 Mar 2007 109,018 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 104,030 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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P129 AWW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P129 AWW, 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 P129 AWW registered?

P129 AWW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P129 AWW safe to buy?

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