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P93 PHK

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,730 mi
Last recorded120,730 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 PHK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 120,730 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 120,730 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2011 115,784 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 112,010 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2009 109,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 109,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,222 miles

front number plate cracking

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 93,498 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 93,498 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 72,959 miles

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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P93 PHK is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P93 PHK, 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 P93 PHK registered?

P93 PHK is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P93 PHK safe to buy?

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