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P493 KPY

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,971 mi
Last recorded129,971 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 KPY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 129,971 miles

Child seats fitted on rear seat preventing full inspection

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 124,724 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 122,886 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 122,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 118,257 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 116,683 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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P493 KPY is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P493 KPY, 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 P493 KPY registered?

P493 KPY is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P493 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 KPY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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