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P29 WFE

1997 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,846 mi
Last recorded120,846 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 WFE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 120,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 120,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalyser (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,719 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak(s) around timing belt area

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded, but not adversly affecting efficiency

offside front brake binding by hand

Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,984 miles

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

all vehicle suspension bushes becoming worn and perished

slight engine oil leak

suspension arms becoming corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,870 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 105,312 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,631 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 101,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 96,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 88,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 84,404 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 78,366 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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P29 WFE is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P29 WFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P29 WFE registered?

P29 WFE is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P29 WFE safe to buy?

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