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P235 FNE

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,923 mi
Last recorded56,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 FNE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,923 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2011 55,901 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 53,652 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 49,610 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 41,474 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 31,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,041 miles

rear exhaust heavilly corroaded

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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P235 FNE is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P235 FNE, 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 P235 FNE registered?

P235 FNE is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P235 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 FNE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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