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P281 YHT

1997 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,001 mi
Last recorded68,001 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 YHT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,001 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,074 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 55,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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P281 YHT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P281 YHT, 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 P281 YHT registered?

P281 YHT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P281 YHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 YHT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P281 YHT have outstanding finance?

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