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P853 LGM

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,249 mi
Last recorded149,249 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 LGM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 149,249 miles

Centre and rear exhaust section rusty and in poor condition

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 149,249 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust section rusty and in poor condition

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 148,376 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Exhaust deteriorated/corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 145,510 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 145,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 141,484 miles

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside rear boot lens assembly damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2012 141,484 miles

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside rear boot lens assembly damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2011 137,559 miles

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

Front number plate damaged/cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 137,559 miles

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

Front number plate damaged/cracked

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 134,221 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 134,221 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 128,315 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 125,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 120,442 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 120,442 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 113,230 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 113,230 miles

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

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

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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P853 LGM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P853 LGM, 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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P853 LGM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P853 LGM safe to buy?

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