MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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child seat fitted n/s/r - seat belt not disconnected
clutch pedal rubber out of position
engine warning lamp on
heavy surface corrosion on front suspension sub-frame and front suspension components
heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension sub-frame and rear sus[pension components
rear wiper arm corroded
slight oil leak on n/s/f shock absorber
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer c.v. boot holed (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r chassis leg section near suspension component (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill section near suspension component (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer sill section near suspension component (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill section near suspension components (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f wiper blade (8.2.2)
child seat fitted n/s/r - seat belt not disconnected
clutch pedal rubber out of position
engine warning lamp on
heavy surface corrosion on front suspension subframe and all front suspension components
heavy surface corrosion on rear sub-frame and suspension components
rear wiper arm corroded
slight oil leak on n/s/f shock absorber
check engine lamp on
heavy surface corrosion on - front suspension sub-frame, all front suspension components, steering components
heavy surface corrosion on - rear suspension sub-frame, all rear suspension components, fuel tank filler and breather pipes
n/s/f brake disc guard partially corroded away
o/s/f brake disc guard corroded away
surface corrosion on all flexible brake pipe - metal surfaces
surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake discs - inner surfaces
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
check engine lamp on
heavy surface corrosion on - front suspension sub-frame, all front suspension components, steering components
heavy surface corrosion on - rear suspension sub-frame, all rear suspension components, fuel tank filler and breather pipes
n/s/f brake disc guard partially corroded away
o/s/f brake disc guard corroded away
surface corrosion on all flexible brake pipe - metal surfaces
surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake discs - inner surfaces
heavy surface corrosion at o/s and n/s rear outer sill sections
heavy surface corrosion on front crossmember
heavy surface corrosion on fuel pipes (rear sections)
heavy surface corrosion on fuel tank filler pipes and breather pipes
heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front wishbones - o/s and n/s front suspension struts - front anti-roll bar
heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear chassis sections
heavy surface corrosion on rear diff mounting brackets and crossmember
heavy surface corrosion rear suspension sub-frame
very heavy surface corrosion on all rear suspension components i.e. trailing arms,radius arms,suspension struts, anti-roll bar.
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
heavy surface corrosion at o/s and n/s rear outer sill sections
heavy surface corrosion on front crossmember
heavy surface corrosion on fuel pipes (rear sections)
heavy surface corrosion on fuel tank filler pipes and breather pipes
heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front wishbones - o/s and n/s front suspension struts - front anti-roll bar
heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear chassis sections
heavy surface corrosion on rear diff mounting brackets and crossmember
heavy surface corrosion rear suspension sub-frame
very heavy surface corrosion on all rear suspension components i.e. trailing arms,radius arms,suspension struts, anti-roll bar.
clutch pedal rubber split
engine check lamp on
front number plate cracked and loose on mounting screws
heavy surface corrosion on front suspesion components i.e. wishbones - anti-roll bar - suspension struts
heavy surface corrosion on rear diff unit - diff carrier bracket - prop-shaft (rear section)
heavy surface corrosion on rear sub-frame and suspension components i.e. radius arms - trailing arms - suspension struts
rear wiper blade split
slight exhaust "blows" at centre and front joints
slight oil leak on engine
small split in o/s/f wiper blade
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
check engine light on on dash
heavy corrosion on rear subframe
o/s wiper blade split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
check engine light on on dash
heavy corrosion on rear subframe
o/s wiper blade split
"check engine" warning lamp on
heavy corrosion on exhaust system - slight "blow" at centre section
long travel on handbrake lever
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
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P175 YBR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 P175 YBR, 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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P175 YBR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 June 1997.
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