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P74 VUB

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,547 mi
Last recorded106,547 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 VUB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,547 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 102,533 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 98,363 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN

Fail 11 Oct 2010 98,221 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

O/S/F TYRE WORN

Pass 15 Oct 2009 93,018 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 92,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 13 Oct 2008 88,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT JUDDER ON BRAKES

Pass 13 Oct 2008 88,498 miles

SLIGHT JUDDER ON BRAKES

Pass 18 Oct 2007 84,312 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 79,395 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 79,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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P74 VUB is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P74 VUB, 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 P74 VUB registered?

P74 VUB is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P74 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 VUB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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