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P408 TGN

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,377 mi
Last recorded93,377 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 TGN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,377 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 90,084 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 86,584 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 86,582 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,634 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 81,608 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,909 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,927 miles

front nos plate slightly deteriorated.

front wiper blades slightly worn.

rear exhaust silencer outer casing badly corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2007 79,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front nos plate slightly deteriorated.

front wiper blades slightly worn.

rear exhaust silencer outer casing badly corroded.

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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P408 TGN is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P408 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P408 TGN registered?

P408 TGN is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P408 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 TGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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