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P588 PTR

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,555 mi
Last recorded111,555 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 PTR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 111,555 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres deteriorating

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on all driveshafts and stub-axles

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 8 Jan 2013 111,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres deteriorating

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on all driveshafts and stub-axles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 6 Jan 2012 109,437 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light cracking on both tyres

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2011 105,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on front and rear brake disc

front nearside tyre has cut on tread

rear offside and nearside tyre wall deterioating

Pass 5 Jan 2010 102,390 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on all stub axles

slight binding rear offside brake

Pass 17 Dec 2008 99,811 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 95,677 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 95,677 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 89,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition of front and rear brake disc nearing limit

corrosion forming in front and rear suspension components,front and rear brake hose ends and shock absorber struts

Pass 30 Jan 2007 89,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition of front and rear brake disc nearing limit

corrosion forming in front and rear suspension components,front and rear brake hose ends and shock absorber struts

Pass 10 Feb 2006 85,459 miles

Rear brake disc,s rusty and pitted.

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake disc,s have surface rust.

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty and in poor condition.

Fail 7 Feb 2006 85,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake disc,s have surface rust.

Front bumper slightly insecure.

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition.

Rear brake disc,s rusty and pitted.

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty and in poor condition.

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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P588 PTR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P588 PTR, 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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P588 PTR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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