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P815 FST

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,150 mi
Last recorded118,150 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 FST
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2011 118,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust system weak/corroded and been repaired by welding

front number plate marked

front x/member showing corrosion

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak at engine

Pass 20 Aug 2010 115,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel smell but no leaks detected

Fail 20 Aug 2010 115,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel smell but no leaks detected

Pass 22 Jul 2009 107,057 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 102,762 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 102,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,249 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 91,790 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 91,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P815 FST is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P815 FST, 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 P815 FST registered?

P815 FST is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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