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P81 NKU

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,637 mi
Last recorded171,637 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 NKU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 171,637 miles

Front and rear drop link bushes worn

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack arm

Pass 10 Mar 2015 168,588 miles

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack arm

Fail 20 Jan 2015 168,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack arm

Pass 24 Mar 2014 162,512 miles

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

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

oil leak from power unit

possible weep from offside rear caliper

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 22 May 2013 155,565 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low

oil leak from power unit

slight play in nearside steering rack end

vehicle becoming rusty in places underneath

Fail 21 May 2013 155,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing low

oil leak from power unit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

vehicle becoming rusty in places underneath

Pass 23 May 2012 147,839 miles

Mud and snow tyre fitted to N/S/F

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 22 May 2012 147,837 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Mud and snow tyre fitted to N/S/F

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Jun 2011 141,009 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 134,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 127,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 127,210 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 111,854 miles

knock front suspension on road test

Pass 30 Jun 2006 103,027 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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P81 NKU is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P81 NKU, 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 P81 NKU registered?

P81 NKU is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P81 NKU safe to buy?

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