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P851 TDL

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

106,504 mi
Last recorded106,504 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 TDL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 106,504 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 104,560 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust rubbing on body

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 104,555 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust rubbing on body

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 104,528 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 104,180 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,638 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2019 101,204 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,694 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 97,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,533 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Dec 2015 90,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 87,357 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 84,374 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 81,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,341 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 742,271 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,930 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,534 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 65,074 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 59,659 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre as nail intread

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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P851 TDL is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P851 TDL, 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 P851 TDL registered?

P851 TDL is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P851 TDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P851 TDL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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