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P239 DOA

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,175 mi
Last recorded113,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 DOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2011 113,175 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 104,791 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 94,822 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,561 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 84,281 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 77,971 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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P239 DOA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P239 DOA, 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 P239 DOA registered?

P239 DOA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P239 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 DOA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P239 DOA have outstanding finance?

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