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P442 FAW

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,990 mi
Last recorded77,990 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 FAW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,990 miles

exhaust deterateing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 77,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deterateing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,070 miles

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

boot will not open from outside.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 66,070 miles

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

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

boot will not open from outside.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,039 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 61,039 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,512 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 58,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,758 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 55,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,076 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 53,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,680 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 49,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,891 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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P442 FAW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P442 FAW, 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 P442 FAW registered?

P442 FAW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P442 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 FAW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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