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P236 TDL

1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,697 mi
Last recorded185,697 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD114,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 TDL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 185,697 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 185,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Dec 2005 165,489 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 165,489 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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P236 TDL is a 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 114,678 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 LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P236 TDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy LX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy LX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P236 TDL registered?

P236 TDL is a 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P236 TDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P236 TDL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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