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P942 BCT

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,366 mi
Last recorded125,366 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 BCT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 125,366 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 124,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fill pipe corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2008 121,054 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2008 121,054 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 119,094 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 115,914 miles

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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P942 BCT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P942 BCT, 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 P942 BCT registered?

P942 BCT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P942 BCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P942 BCT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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