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P502 UMW

1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,457 mi
Last recorded56,457 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto118,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 UMW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Outback AWD Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,457 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 56,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,034 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 50,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,778 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto?

Based on 788 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
8,438
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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P502 UMW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 118,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P502 UMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P502 UMW registered?

P502 UMW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P502 UMW safe to buy?

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