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P159 RUU

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,102 mi
Last recorded136,102 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 RUU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2007 136,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to examine rear seatbelts as vehicle is being used as a van

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes as pass inside of car

unable to fully examine rear brake pipes as they are partly covered by subframe

Fail 25 Aug 2007 136,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to examine rear seatbelts as vehicle is being used as a van

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes as pass inside of car

unable to fully examine rear brake pipes as they are partly covered by subframe

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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P159 RUU is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P159 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 P159 RUU registered?

P159 RUU is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P159 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 RUU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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