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P833 VGT

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,556 mi
Last recorded139,556 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 VGT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 139,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

check engine light on

hand brake travel high

Fail 28 Aug 2019 139,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

check engine light on

hand brake travel high

Pass 31 Aug 2018 135,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber higher than o/s r

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear suspension arm bushes worn and perished

Rear wiper and washers inoperative

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 133,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 133,233 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear shock absorber worn excessively

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 122,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 122,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 119,115 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

power steering noisy

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2015 119,115 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

power steering noisy

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 117,001 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section casing deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2014 116,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake noisy

rear exhaust section casing deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2013 114,287 miles

front exhaust heat shield rattles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section casing deteriorated

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

tow bar socket damaged,deemed adequately secure

Pass 3 Aug 2012 110,907 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

battery insecure

both front sills damaged

both front wiper rubbers split

rear exhaust section casing deteriorated

tow bar electrical socket casing damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2012 110,907 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front 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)

battery insecure

both front sills damaged

both front wiper rubbers split

rear exhaust section casing deteriorated

tow bar electrical socket casing damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2011 108,486 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Aug 2011 108,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s inner cv gaiter split , outer cv gaiter badly perished .

Pass 3 Sep 2010 104,036 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 104,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 98,511 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 93,680 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,680 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,391 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 87,391 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 80,576 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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P833 VGT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P833 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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P833 VGT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 July 1997.

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