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P175 YBR

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,678 mi
Last recorded164,678 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 YBR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 164,678 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 164,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 162,257 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 162,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 160,976 miles

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.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 160,973 miles

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.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 158,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 156,912 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 156,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 153,889 miles

"check engine" warning lamp on

heavy corrosion on exhaust system - slight "blow" at centre section

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 4 Jun 2009 146,490 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 136,891 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 136,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2007 128,808 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 128,799 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 118,791 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 116,771 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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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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