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P429 PMB

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,400 mi
Last recorded101,400 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 PMB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 95,802 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 95,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,434 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 91,437 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,170 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 89,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,728 miles

underside suspension parts rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2013 83,615 miles

under body and front wishbones rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody/ suspension components rusty in places // exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2012 82,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted to outer sills / rear shockers weak // underbody/ suspesion components rusty// fuel and autobox pipes rusty// rear brake discs rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,223 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 78,255 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,888 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 75,856 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 72,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P429 PMB is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P429 PMB, 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 P429 PMB registered?

P429 PMB is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P429 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P429 PMB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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