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P515 HMS

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,396 mi
Last recorded145,396 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 HMS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 145,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 138,702 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 138,629 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P515 HMS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P515 HMS, 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 P515 HMS registered?

P515 HMS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P515 HMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 HMS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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