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P371 FGM

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,043 mi
Last recorded109,043 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 FGM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,043 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 105,547 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 105,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,805 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,835 miles

Offside Front brake has a slight bind.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s. (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind subframe. (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat base worn but secure.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer door sill has slight damage.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre is heavily perished but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the tread not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside Rear tyre is heavily perished but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 91,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front outer door sill has slight damage.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the tread not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside Rear tyre is heavily perished but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 84,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

n/s front inner cv joint gaiter split.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 77,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 68,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heat shild on exhaust downpipe rattles

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,128 miles

heat shild on exhaust downpipe rattles

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,668 miles

accident damage o/s/r

Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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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P371 FGM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P371 FGM, 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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P371 FGM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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