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P340 CVK

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,728 mi
Last recorded157,728 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 CVK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 157,728 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Check engine light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 155,298 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 155,298 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

unable to open boot

Fail 6 Aug 2012 155,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

unable to open boot

Pass 19 Aug 2011 153,501 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 153,494 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 150,848 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 150,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 149,030 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 149,030 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 146,953 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 146,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 144,929 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 140,075 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 139,945 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P340 CVK is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P340 CVK, 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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P340 CVK is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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