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P843 GPA

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,328 mi
Last recorded189,328 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 GPA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 189,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 189,328 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 186,463 miles

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow

Pass 28 Jun 2016 180,035 miles

o/s/r tyre badly split on inner and outer side walls o/s/f anti roll bar bush slight wear

Fail 27 Jun 2016 180,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre badly split on inner and outer side walls o/s/f anti roll bar bush slight wear

Pass 8 Dec 2014 174,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f screen damaged ,,,both rear tyre inner side wall spliting open

Fail 8 Dec 2014 174,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f screen damaged ,,,both rear tyre inner side wall spliting open

Pass 20 Dec 2013 173,539 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2013 173,539 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2012 168,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake pads very low and discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight blow from exhaust and rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2012 168,488 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake pads very low and discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight blow from exhaust and rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 157,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust blowing from n/s manifold area,,,,,both rear brake disc in poor condition....o/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 22 Jun 2011 157,360 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust blowing from n/s manifold area,,,,,both rear brake disc in poor condition....o/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 140,314 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges,ign switch fault,oil leaks

Fail 12 Jun 2010 140,105 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front tyres bald on inner edges,ign switch fault,oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2009 129,599 miles

small hole in o/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter

water leak poss rad ????? steering rack bushes ....rear brake discs worn....

Fail 3 Oct 2009 129,599 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

small hole in o/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter

water leak poss rad ????? steering rack bushes ....rear brake discs worn....

Pass 19 Jun 2008 104,646 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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P843 GPA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P843 GPA, 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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P843 GPA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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