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P256 LKO

1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

137,747 mi
Last recorded137,747 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD116,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 LKO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 137,747 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 137,657 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 134,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 121,385 miles

front and rear outer anti roll bar bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2006 121,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear outer anti roll bar bushes

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,544
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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P256 LKO is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 116,840 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 Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P256 LKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P256 LKO is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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