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P130 WAG

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,830 mi
Last recorded179,830 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 WAG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 179,830 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 179,828 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

hand brake travel high

Pass 13 Jul 2010 177,861 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel high

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2009 175,973 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 175,973 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 173,916 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 173,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 170,271 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 170,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 170,267 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 170,267 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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P130 WAG is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P130 WAG, 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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P130 WAG is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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