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P181 GPE

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

223,301 mi
Last recorded223,301 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 GPE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 223,301 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 219,772 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 219,768 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 217,347 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 217,347 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 213,371 miles

Nearside diff oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 210,092 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 210,092 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 206,921 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 202,440 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 202,435 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 195,516 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 190,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 190,810 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 184,087 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 176,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 176,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 168,987 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 168,931 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2009 156,459 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 156,459 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 140,704 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 140,704 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 124,208 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 124,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 102,676 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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P181 GPE is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P181 GPE, 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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P181 GPE is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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