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P615 BAP

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,997 mi
Last recorded169,997 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 BAP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 169,997 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exaust corroided

n/s drop link deterioated

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 190,098 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine check light was on

engine oil leak

f/o/s bottom ball joint grease cover will need attention

f/o/s outer cv gaiter perished

f/o/s outer cv joint-to-gearbox will need attention

o/s head lamp damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 177,911 miles

engine oil leak

front exhaust heatshield is corroded

front offside bottom ball joint dust cover will soon need attention

front offside outer bodysill is damaged

offside headlamp is cracked

Pass 10 May 2012 164,360 miles

engine oil leak

front exhaust heatshield is corroded

front offside bottom ball joint dust cover will soon need attention

front offside outer bodysill is damaged

offside headlamp is cracked

Pass 9 May 2011 147,473 miles

n/s/f inner gaitor split

Pass 12 May 2010 132,875 miles

N/S/F FOG LENS CHIPPED BUT FUNCTION AND BEAM OK

O/S/F HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED BUT BEAM OK AND LIGHTS ALL WORKING

Pass 23 Apr 2009 117,673 miles

exhaust is heavily corroded

nearside outer bodysill is damaged

offside headlight is cracked

rear nearside tyre is deformed

rear offside tyre is worn and on the limit

Pass 23 Apr 2008 105,853 miles

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

rear exhaust outer shell starting to corrode and become in secure

Pass 1 May 2007 94,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 83,657 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 83,657 miles

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

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

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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P615 BAP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P615 BAP, 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 P615 BAP registered?

P615 BAP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P615 BAP safe to buy?

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