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P801 KSM

1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,076 mi
Last recorded115,076 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto118,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 KSM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Outback AWD Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2008 115,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 115,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 102,808 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto?

Based on 788 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
8,438
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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P801 KSM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 118,927 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 Outback AWD Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P801 KSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P801 KSM registered?

P801 KSM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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