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P494 UMW

1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,315 mi
Last recorded133,315 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD114,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 UMW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2008 133,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 133,315 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 128,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bang under vehicle when braking

Pass 9 May 2006 121,052 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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P494 UMW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 114,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P494 UMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy LX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy LX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P494 UMW registered?

P494 UMW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P494 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 UMW shows 4 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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