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P342 MOA

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,975 mi
Last recorded135,975 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 MOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 135,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2014 135,787 miles

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

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

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

Both front Tyres are perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,541 miles

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

Noisey wheel bearing from rear

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

The front tyre's are perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2013 128,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Noisey wheel bearing from rear

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

The front tyre's are perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 121,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 113,779 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 113,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 111,901 miles

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 106,887 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front reg plate damaged

o/s rear top strut mounting plate corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 106,887 miles

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

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)

front reg plate damaged

o/s rear top strut mounting plate corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 101,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 95,720 miles

front reg plate damaged rear reg plate slight deteriation

Pass 3 Nov 2006 89,153 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 89,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak

Rear number deteriorating.

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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P342 MOA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P342 MOA, 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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P342 MOA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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