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P504 WCW

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,039 mi
Last recorded92,039 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 WCW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,039 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 86,862 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 86,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,738 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 83,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

the inner boot on the n.s.f.drive shaft is split.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,924 miles

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

some of the vehicles steel brake pies are showing signs of corrosion and may need attention at the next mot test.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 80,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

some of the vehicles steel brake pies are showing signs of corrosion and may need attention at the next mot test.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

frot number plate has slight crack,but is still intack and secure.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 76,804 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

frot number plate has slight crack,but is still intack and secure.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,314 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 31,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,101 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 60,427 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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P504 WCW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P504 WCW, 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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P504 WCW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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