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P146 UPP

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,922 mi
Last recorded74,922 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 UPP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 68,203 miles

suspension components very rusty

Fail 18 May 2021 68,203 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

oil leak

suspension components very rusty

Pass 28 May 2020 68,138 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 67,809 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 67,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 67,408 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 67,138 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 66,768 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 66,768 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 66,448 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 65,802 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 65,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 65,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 59,952 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 59,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,999 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 51,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2007 46,580 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 41,759 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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P146 UPP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P146 UPP, 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 P146 UPP registered?

P146 UPP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P146 UPP safe to buy?

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