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P271 PGO

1997 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,104 mi
Last recorded93,104 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 PGO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,104 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2012 93,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2010 80,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 57,330 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,055 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 47,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,691 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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P271 PGO is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P271 PGO, 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 P271 PGO registered?

P271 PGO is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P271 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 PGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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