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P943 LVP

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,850 mi
Last recorded104,850 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 LVP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,397 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 89,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 74,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,633 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,650 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,691 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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P943 LVP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P943 LVP, 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 P943 LVP registered?

P943 LVP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P943 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P943 LVP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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