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P786 CTA

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,803 mi
Last recorded92,803 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 CTA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,803 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/BRAKE PIPES/BRAKE SERVO CORRODING.WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 91,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 87,073 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 87,073 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Excessive Under body corrosion.

O/S Rear tyre side wall starting to crack.

N/S Rear tyre side wall starting to crack.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r outer drive shaft boot deteriorating

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorating

progressive corrosion to rear suspension crossmember

progressive corrosion to rear underbody

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,830 miles

Offside front brake binding. Unable to asses offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,726 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,952 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 65,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,027 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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P786 CTA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P786 CTA, 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 P786 CTA registered?

P786 CTA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P786 CTA safe to buy?

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