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P144 PFS

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,901 mi
Last recorded127,901 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 PFS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2008 127,901 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2008 127,901 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 114,661 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 114,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 103,208 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 103,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

damage to n/s front tyre side wall

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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P144 PFS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc 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 P144 PFS, 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 P144 PFS registered?

P144 PFS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P144 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 PFS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P144 PFS have outstanding finance?

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