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P607 SBX

1997 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

198,878 mi
Last recorded198,878 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 SBX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 198,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

fuel filler pipe carroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 189,299 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

play in both front tie bars

rear brake discs are worn

Fail 7 Sep 2011 189,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

play in both front tie bars

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 180,379 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 180,379 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brakes possibly worn

oil leak

possible leak from steering rack

slight play in n/s/f tie bar

Pass 27 Aug 2009 170,473 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 166,510 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 166,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 162,980 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 162,980 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 160,575 miles

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

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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P607 SBX is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P607 SBX, 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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P607 SBX is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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