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P139 UEW

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,131 mi
Last recorded119,131 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 UEW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 119,131 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Nov 2007 119,131 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2006 110,224 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage but no cords showing

Fail 22 Nov 2006 110,224 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage but not to cords

washer bottle top missing

Pass 1 Nov 2005 104,186 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 104,186 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P139 UEW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P139 UEW, 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 P139 UEW registered?

P139 UEW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P139 UEW safe to buy?

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