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P160 WUF

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,841 mi
Last recorded88,841 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 WUF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes slight play

offside front anti-roll bar link rod bushes slight play

offside front inner C;V; boot leaking grease

offside rear lamp damaged

rear seat belts not checked

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2014 88,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes slight play

offside front anti-roll bar link rod bushes slight play

offside front inner C;V; boot leaking grease

offside rear lamp damaged

rear seat belts not checked

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2013 87,304 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lamp lens dirty

rear brake pipes corroded

rear seat belts not checked

reg plates dirty

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2012 85,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to check rear seat belts as vehicle loaded and seats down

wipers split

Pass 27 Oct 2011 83,358 miles

rear seat belts not checked ad car being used as van with seats down

slight play in near side front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in near side rear anti roll drop link

slight play in off side front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in off side rear anti roll bar drop link

Fail 25 Oct 2011 83,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat belts not checked ad car being used as van with seats down

slight play in near side front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in near side rear anti roll drop link

slight play in off side front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in off side rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,190 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 80,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F INNER DRIVESHAFT JOINT GAITER SPLIT

Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,232 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2007 76,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,089 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 28 Sep 2006 71,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Oct 2005 64,882 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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P160 WUF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P160 WUF, 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 P160 WUF registered?

P160 WUF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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