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P172 CFT

1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,596 mi
Last recorded117,596 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD116,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 CFT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 117,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 117,596 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 87,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 87,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 73,632 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 73,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 62,273 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,544
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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P172 CFT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 116,840 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 Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P172 CFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P172 CFT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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