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P240 DAW

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,818 mi
Last recorded133,818 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 DAW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 133,818 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four anti-roll bar links have slight play in bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2013 122,485 miles

Fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 122,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 114,478 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges to limit

o/s/r brake pipe corrosion set in

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2011 103,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate deterioret

wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,909 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,239 miles

small chips in windscreen all over.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,383 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 56,203 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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P240 DAW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P240 DAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P240 DAW registered?

P240 DAW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P240 DAW safe to buy?

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