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P361 XRH

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,633 mi
Last recorded108,633 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 XRH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 108,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 108,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 107,362 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 107,353 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emmisions not tested due to to coolant leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,509 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,092 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 101,092 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 97,114 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 92,857 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,186 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 87,186 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,503 miles

o/s front brake discs inner face pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,457 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,323 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 74,323 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,057 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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P361 XRH is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P361 XRH, 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 P361 XRH registered?

P361 XRH is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P361 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P361 XRH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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