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P568 FWL

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,597 mi
Last recorded151,597 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 FWL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 151,597 miles

both front tyre treads worn very low inner edges

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

tail silencer outer casing corroded

uneven wear both rear tyre treads inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2008 151,597 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

both front tyre treads worn very low inner edges

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

n/s/f brake binding, unable to check wheel bearings.

tail silencer outer casing corroded

uneven wear both rear tyre treads inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2007 146,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes out of balance by 24%

n/s/r tyre tread distorted

Pass 21 Mar 2006 137,708 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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P568 FWL is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P568 FWL, 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 P568 FWL registered?

P568 FWL is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P568 FWL safe to buy?

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