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P199 JMS

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,785 mi
Last recorded131,785 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 JMS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 131,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2009 127,286 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 127,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 123,540 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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P199 JMS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P199 JMS, 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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What year was P199 JMS registered?

P199 JMS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P199 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P199 JMS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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