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P244 CRN

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,901 mi
Last recorded154,901 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 CRN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 154,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corrosion rear chassis crossmember outside of prescribed areas

Damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn at an angle (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear silencer front mounting rubber not connected to silencer

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 18 Jan 2016 149,037 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 142,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres waring on inner edge

brakes binding slightly

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2015 142,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres waring on inner edge

brakes binding slightly

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2014 136,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

brakes may be binding

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Jan 2013 129,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2012 122,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 121,921 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 114,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

slight play detectable at steering wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2011 114,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

slight play detectable at steering wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2010 106,814 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 97,553 miles

both inner cv boots split

Pass 5 Dec 2007 89,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2007 89,412 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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P244 CRN is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P244 CRN, 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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P244 CRN is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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