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P425 SWC

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,982 mi
Last recorded111,982 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 SWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 111,982 miles

All tyres splitting on sidewalls

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 111,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres splitting on sidewalls

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 103,173 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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P425 SWC is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P425 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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What year was P425 SWC registered?

P425 SWC is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 July 1997.

Is P425 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 SWC shows 3 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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