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P303 JMS

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,902 mi
Last recorded94,902 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 JMS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 94,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 91,336 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 86,777 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 86,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,263 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

power steering leaking

Fail 20 Dec 2011 84,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

power steering leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,425 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

air box insecure

both rear disc corroded and pitted

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 79,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all 4 brake flexi pipes part coated in sealer

all visable brake pipes heavily coated in sealer

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,172 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills have cosmetic covers and cant see condition of outer sills.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,725 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 53,724 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P303 JMS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P303 JMS, 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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P303 JMS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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