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P801 GEC

1997 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,499 mi
Last recorded184,499 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 GEC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 184,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 176,273 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 176,273 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 165,999 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 165,991 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 154,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 140,170 miles

rear seat belt centre webbing fraying †gearbox/power steering fluid leak †off side rear tyre worn to limit inner edge

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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P801 GEC is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P801 GEC, 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 P801 GEC registered?

P801 GEC is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P801 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P801 GEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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