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P521 DOA

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,120 mi
Last recorded111,120 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 DOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 111,120 miles

Battery insecure

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

headlight kick up taped

Fail 7 Jun 2010 111,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 102,014 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 102,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 101,292 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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P521 DOA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P521 DOA, 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 P521 DOA registered?

P521 DOA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P521 DOA safe to buy?

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