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P230 SWK

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,833 mi
Last recorded92,833 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 SWK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 92,833 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 92,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,089 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 77,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,688 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 67,684 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 57,845 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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P230 SWK is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P230 SWK, 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 P230 SWK registered?

P230 SWK is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P230 SWK safe to buy?

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