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P903 ORJ

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,298 mi
Last recorded145,298 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 ORJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 145,298 miles

front brakes grabbing slightly

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 143,607 miles

rear box slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 142,006 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 140,037 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 137,343 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 133,542 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 133,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 127,717 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 127,717 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 119,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 119,678 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,787 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 110,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,260 miles

o/s/f front brakebinding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2007 92,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 79,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

The complete exhast system is in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2006 79,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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P903 ORJ is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P903 ORJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P903 ORJ registered?

P903 ORJ is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P903 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P903 ORJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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