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P419 JWC

1997 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,923 mi
Last recorded134,923 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 JWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 134,923 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing and starting to crack

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2016 134,923 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing and starting to crack

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 132,830 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 130,530 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 130,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 128,057 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 128,057 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 125,815 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 124,058 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 122,799 miles

rear box rusty

small chip n/s screen

Pass 11 Dec 2009 121,709 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 120,795 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 120,781 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 119,463 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 117,267 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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P419 JWC is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P419 JWC, 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 P419 JWC registered?

P419 JWC is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P419 JWC safe to buy?

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