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P362 COD

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,135 mi
Last recorded56,135 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 COD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 56,135 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 54,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 53,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,095 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 51,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 51,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 51,170 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 50,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,052 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 46,218 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,009 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,649 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,528 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 43,528 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,266 miles

corrosion rear suspension

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 43,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion rear suspension

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,897 miles

axle oil leak

corrosion rear suspension

engine oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking outer side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,185 miles

corrosion rear suspension

engine oil leak

rear axl oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,468 miles

engine oil leak

light corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,511 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,776 miles

engine oil leak

light corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,143 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 39,143 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,078 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 35,015 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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P362 COD is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P362 COD, 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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P362 COD is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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