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P502 WPN

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,953 mi
Last recorded132,953 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 WPN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 132,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 132,455 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 131,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 131,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 130,127 miles

Handbrake requires attention.

Pass 9 May 2013 128,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 127,928 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 126,174 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 126,174 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 121,988 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 113,816 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 105,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nsf inner cv boot split.

Pass 4 May 2007 95,114 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 84,920 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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P502 WPN is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P502 WPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P502 WPN registered?

P502 WPN is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P502 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 WPN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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