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P321 NOT

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,980 mi
Last recorded105,980 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 NOT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,980 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Large oil leak from engine

Rear anti-roll bar mounting points corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Sections of high level stop light not working

Slight leak from right hand front shock absorber

Fail 1 Jun 2016 105,975 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear metal pipes to rear hoses from front joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Large oil leak from engine

Rear anti-roll bar mounting points corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Sections of high level stop light not working

Slight leak from right hand front shock absorber

Pass 28 May 2015 104,658 miles

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Heavy corrosion on fuel filler pipe

Heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

Oil leak from engine

Slight leak from right hand front shock absorber

Wear in right hand front anti-roll bar "D" bush

Pass 15 May 2014 103,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 103,909 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamps set at level 1

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 May 2013 100,487 miles

Nearside mirror broken

Fail 10 May 2013 100,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside mirror broken

Pass 2 May 2012 98,139 miles

Left mirror glass missing

Fail 27 Apr 2012 98,103 miles

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

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

Left mirror glass missing

Pass 17 May 2011 95,103 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 95,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Left mirror glass broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,076 miles

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

Left door mirror broken

Oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Apr 2010 91,076 miles

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

Left door mirror broken

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak on engine

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 87,100 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 86,992 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Apr 2008 81,893 miles

both rear antiroll bar link bushes worn

Pass 10 May 2007 77,107 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 71,132 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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P321 NOT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P321 NOT, 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 P321 NOT registered?

P321 NOT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P321 NOT safe to buy?

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