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P492 RNF

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,043 mi
Last recorded140,043 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 RNF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2013 140,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 124,865 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 107,941 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,094 miles

rearbrake back plates rusty

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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P492 RNF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P492 RNF, 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 P492 RNF registered?

P492 RNF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P492 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 RNF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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