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P174 JAS

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

163,215 mi
Last recorded163,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 JAS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2007 163,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 152,080 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 152,078 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P174 JAS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P174 JAS, 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 P174 JAS registered?

P174 JAS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P174 JAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 JAS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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