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P691 BCP

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,857 mi
Last recorded111,857 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 BCP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 111,857 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 111,856 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 108,125 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 108,030 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 103,769 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 103,742 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 97,239 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 90,719 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,719 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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P691 BCP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P691 BCP, 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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P691 BCP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P691 BCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P691 BCP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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