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P478 HTS

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,091 mi
Last recorded119,091 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 HTS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 119,091 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 119,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 113,419 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 113,419 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 107,868 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 107,868 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 101,238 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 101,238 miles

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

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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P478 HTS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P478 HTS, 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 P478 HTS registered?

P478 HTS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P478 HTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P478 HTS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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