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P485 LTR

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,317 mi
Last recorded131,317 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 LTR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 131,317 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 131,317 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 124,030 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 124,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 116,626 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 116,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 108,845 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 108,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 137,693 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 129,950 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 129,950 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 122,015 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 114,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 106,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P485 LTR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P485 LTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P485 LTR registered?

P485 LTR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P485 LTR safe to buy?

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