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P527 DOA

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,639 mi
Last recorded97,639 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 DOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2008 97,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 88,624 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DUST COVERS EXCESSIVLY CORRODED

Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,266 miles

power steering system drive belt getting quite perished

Pass 29 Dec 2005 71,127 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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P527 DOA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P527 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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How do I check the history of P527 DOA?

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What year was P527 DOA registered?

P527 DOA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P527 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P527 DOA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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