MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust rear box deteriorated
front diff slight leak
Exhaust rear box deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front diff leaking
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust rear box deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front diff leaking
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
General underbody corrosion
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres slightly worn on edges
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside inner driveshaft gaiter split
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
ns rear seat upright/back does not secure automatically, you need to press the seat back and the release pin down. Appears ok after that.
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P197 DPC is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 P197 DPC, 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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P197 DPC is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 March 1997.
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