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P248 TNP

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,000 mi
Last recorded73,000 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 TNP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 73,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 68,556 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 68,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 65,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,289 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,202 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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P248 TNP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P248 TNP, 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 P248 TNP registered?

P248 TNP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P248 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 TNP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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