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P495 LTR

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,796 mi
Last recorded138,796 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 LTR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 138,796 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 133,595 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 126,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2008 118,010 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Mar 2008 118,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 97,909 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 81,646 miles

Nearside rear brake "dragging" slightly

front anti roll bar drop link bushes worn.

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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P495 LTR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P495 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.

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What year was P495 LTR registered?

P495 LTR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P495 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P495 LTR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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