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P548 GPE

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,136 mi
Last recorded54,136 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 GPE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 54,136 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 52,015 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel neck ()

Rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2023 50,163 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel neck ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 50,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel neck ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 48,541 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 48,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 46,943 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,661 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 45,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 44,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 42,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 39,695 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 37,023 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 37,023 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,099 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 35,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,295 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,465 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 29,634 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,803 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,251 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 23,681 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,681 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,621 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 16,528 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 16,528 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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P548 GPE is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P548 GPE, 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 P548 GPE registered?

P548 GPE is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P548 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P548 GPE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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