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P154 RUU

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,918 mi
Last recorded135,918 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 RUU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 135,918 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn on edges

gearbox has leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 125,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2007 125,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 111,660 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 24 Oct 2006 111,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P154 RUU is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P154 RUU, 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 P154 RUU registered?

P154 RUU is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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