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P490 LTR

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,845 mi
Last recorded149,845 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 LTR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 149,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 144,450 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 137,463 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 137,450 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 131,840 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 131,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 122,145 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 110,496 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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P490 LTR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P490 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

How do I check the history of P490 LTR?

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What year was P490 LTR registered?

P490 LTR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P490 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 LTR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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