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P148 UPP

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,816 mi
Last recorded161,816 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 UPP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 161,816 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 159,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 157,103 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 155,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 152,643 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 152,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 149,059 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 147,258 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 141,654 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 114,356 miles

see previous advise sheet !

Fail 24 Oct 2006 114,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P148 UPP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P148 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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P148 UPP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P148 UPP safe to buy?

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