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P439 BDD

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,770 mi
Last recorded149,770 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 BDD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2016 149,770 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened Corroded through (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened Corroded through (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 146,396 miles

BOTH REAR CHASSIC LEGS CORRODED

Fail 11 May 2015 146,396 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH REAR CHASSIC LEGS CORRODED

Pass 16 May 2014 143,467 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK VERY CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Fail 12 May 2014 143,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FUEL FILLER NECK VERY CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 135,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel filler neck to tank corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear tyre wearing on both edges.

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 125,672 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 125,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 118,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 118,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 106,313 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 96,034 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 96,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 85,910 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 85,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 73,732 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P439 BDD is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P439 BDD, 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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P439 BDD is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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