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P749 LRX

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,969 mi
Last recorded191,969 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 LRX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 191,969 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 179,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 171,337 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 171,337 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 6 Oct 2011 162,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 162,530 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 148,597 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 131,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 118,200 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 118,200 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P749 LRX is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P749 LRX, 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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What year was P749 LRX registered?

P749 LRX is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 March 1997.

Is P749 LRX safe to buy?

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