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P488 YPF

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,447 mi
Last recorded154,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 YPF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2008 154,447 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 143,063 miles

Advise - Exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 128,571 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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P488 YPF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P488 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P488 YPF registered?

P488 YPF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P488 YPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 YPF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P488 YPF have outstanding finance?

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