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P198 POW

1999 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,703 mi
Last recorded175,703 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 POW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2008 175,703 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 175,703 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 167,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f abs sensor wire bracket insecure

oil leak

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play o/s steering track rod

Pass 8 Jun 2006 167,140 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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P198 POW is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,708 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 P198 POW, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P198 POW registered?

P198 POW is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is P198 POW safe to buy?

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