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P193 KKK

1997 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,043 mi
Last recorded146,043 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 KKK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 146,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear silencer rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 142,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside rear jacking point corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 140,326 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 140,326 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 137,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 136,137 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 134,784 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 133,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe ( offside mount ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2019 133,310 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe ( offside mount ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 131,412 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 129,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 127,556 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 125,905 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 125,905 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 122,317 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,595 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 116,899 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 114,210 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2011 114,210 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2010 111,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 108,456 miles

oil leak on to exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2008 104,671 miles

nearside and offside rear shock asorbers have a negligable damping effect

Pass 19 Sep 2007 100,474 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 100,429 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 96,194 miles

exhaust manifold gasket slight blow

rear brake disc in poor condition

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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P193 KKK is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P193 KKK, 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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P193 KKK is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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