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P379 SWC

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,051 mi
Last recorded133,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 SWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,051 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 126,284 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 126,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 126,280 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

n/s catalytic converter casing deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2019 121,379 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,893 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,261 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 96,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint / split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 86,145 miles

oil leak by rack

Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,920 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 73,920 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,539 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 71,507 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,961 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 67,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,389 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,945 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 124,675 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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P379 SWC is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P379 SWC, 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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P379 SWC is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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