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P475 YPF

1997 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,086 mi
Last recorded106,086 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 YPF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 106,086 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 98,466 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 98,465 miles

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

NEAR SIDE REAR HEAD LAMP GLASS CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 90,964 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside headlight lens cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2007 84,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 84,564 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 77,931 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 77,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 71,669 miles

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

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

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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P475 YPF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P475 YPF, 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 P475 YPF registered?

P475 YPF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P475 YPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P475 YPF shows 9 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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