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P821 VGT

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,137 mi
Last recorded116,137 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 VGT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 116,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 114,025 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 114,025 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 111,945 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 110,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 109,351 miles

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

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

advises drop links slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2012 107,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 107,675 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 105,680 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 105,680 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 103,550 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,550 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 101,345 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 100,038 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 100,038 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 98,826 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 96,467 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 96,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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P821 VGT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P821 VGT, 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 P821 VGT registered?

P821 VGT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P821 VGT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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