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P134 NKY

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,414 mi
Last recorded120,414 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 NKY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 120,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,410 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 108,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking slightly on rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Front Both Sides ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,425 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,666 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 98,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,574 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,967 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 96,128 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,581 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,234 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 95,093 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 94,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 94,412 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 93,842 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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P134 NKY is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P134 NKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P134 NKY registered?

P134 NKY is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P134 NKY safe to buy?

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