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P789 KSM

1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,559 mi
Last recorded155,559 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD116,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 KSM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 155,559 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrison on complete exhaust system

corrison on fuel filer pipe

surface corrison on all metal brake pipes and all flexi hoses metal ends

Fail 19 Dec 2007 155,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrison on complete exhaust system

corrison on fuel filer pipe

surface corrison on all metal brake pipes and all flexi hoses metal ends

Pass 4 Dec 2006 130,865 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S & O/S 2.5 TO 3.0 MM TREAD DEPTH

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 130,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/sand o/s rear tyres 2.5 to 3.0 mmtread depth

signs of corrosion on exhaust and flange joints

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,544
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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P789 KSM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 116,840 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 Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P789 KSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P789 KSM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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