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P38 JKP

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,571 mi
Last recorded99,571 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 JKP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system very deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion along both sills and on suspension components front and rear

Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Surface corrosion inner and outer sills.

Fail 30 Sep 2020 94,855 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Surface corrosion inner and outer sills.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,287 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,119 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,770 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 88,123 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,116 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,309 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 81,985 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,904 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,205 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 73,144 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,655 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 69,655 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,995 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,739 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 57,994 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

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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P38 JKP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P38 JKP, 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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P38 JKP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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