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P748 ANL

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,873 mi
Last recorded68,873 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 ANL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,873 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 68,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust corroded..oil leaks/old oiil around p.a.s.rack..corrosion around - o/s/f brake pipe..n/s/r tyre worn low..

Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,167 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,117 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 51,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake ferrals corroding..corrosion around rear suspension...

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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P748 ANL is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P748 ANL, 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 P748 ANL registered?

P748 ANL is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P748 ANL safe to buy?

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