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P93 YBR

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,692 mi
Last recorded202,692 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 YBR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 202,692 miles

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 20 May 2013 201,227 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 201,225 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)

Pass 17 May 2012 200,045 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 198,473 miles

rear chassis corrodeing

Pass 20 May 2010 196,719 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 194,531 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 194,531 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008
Fail 11 Apr 2008 191,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 174,864 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 174,280 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 143,766 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 143,157 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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 YBR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P93 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

P93 YBR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P93 YBR safe to buy?

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