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P533 BAP

1997 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 BAP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 73,967 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 60,624 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 60,624 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam wiring fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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P533 BAP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,500cc 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 P533 BAP, 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 P533 BAP registered?

P533 BAP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P533 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P533 BAP 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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