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P366 LKV

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,698 mi
Last recorded69,698 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 LKV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Jan 2013 69,691 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 67,852 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)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 61,261 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes and hoses covered with grease

Fail 25 May 2010 61,217 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rear brake pipes and hoses covered with grease

Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,263 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 55,263 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,531 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,312 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 40,412 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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P366 LKV is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P366 LKV, 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 P366 LKV registered?

P366 LKV is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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