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P416 XNW

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,903 mi
Last recorded142,903 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 XNW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 142,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2011 142,903 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2010 136,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 136,254 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Mar 2009 131,083 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 131,082 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 119,743 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 119,742 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 110,014 miles

exhaust corroded

rear anti roll bar links worn

Fail 2 Apr 2007 110,014 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

anti roll bar links worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2006 96,556 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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P416 XNW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P416 XNW, 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 P416 XNW registered?

P416 XNW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P416 XNW safe to buy?

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