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P481 CWP

1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,938 mi
Last recorded115,938 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD116,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 CWP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 115,938 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 107,030 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 107,030 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 97,945 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 89,249 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,544
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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P481 CWP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 116,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P481 CWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P481 CWP registered?

P481 CWP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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