MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,604 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
surface rust on various metal brake pipes.
noise when on full steering lock
several engine oil leaks
underbody corrosion
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
noise when on full steering lock
several engine oil leaks
underbody corrosion
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil leak from engine
Oil leak
slight knock from steering
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PLEASE NOTE!!! REAR N/S TYRE IS WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING.195/60/HR15
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P491 CJF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 P491 CJF, 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 P491 CJF registered?
P491 CJF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 March 1997.
Is P491 CJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P491 CJF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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