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P551 MKM

1997 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 MKM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 83,550 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front b/ pads wearing low

front b/discs worn

n/s front tyre cracking/cut in tread

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear b/discs pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,369 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 82,314 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 81,944 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 80,162 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 80,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 76,496 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,313 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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P551 MKM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P551 MKM, 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 P551 MKM registered?

P551 MKM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P551 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P551 MKM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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