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P670 TMW

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,202 mi
Last recorded135,202 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 TMW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 135,202 miles

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 20 May 2010 128,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

catalyst rear flange corroded thin

front tyres slight wearing on edges

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 6 May 2010 128,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

catalyst rear flange corroded thin

front tyres slight wearing on edges

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 May 2009 122,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2008 116,002 miles

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

front catalyst/downpipe rear flange corroded thin

nearside front brake fluctuating slightly

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

rear brake pipes over fuel tank corroding slightly

rear silencer corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2007

nearside front brake fluctuating slightly

offside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear silencer corroding

some corrosion of brake pipes over fuel tank

Pass 4 May 2006 100,290 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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P670 TMW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P670 TMW, 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 P670 TMW registered?

P670 TMW is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P670 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P670 TMW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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