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P947 KYC

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,158 mi
Last recorded139,158 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 KYC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 139,158 miles

SUMP NUT LEAKING OIL

Pass 23 Jan 2012 130,962 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 123,593 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 123,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 118,743 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre is worm on inner tread

Fail 22 Feb 2010 118,743 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

offside front tyre is worm on inner tread

Pass 27 Feb 2009 113,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 106,908 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 106,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to fully check n/s/r metal brake pipe as goes over top of tank

Pass 27 Feb 2007 98,972 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 88,332 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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P947 KYC is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P947 KYC, 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.

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What year was P947 KYC registered?

P947 KYC is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P947 KYC safe to buy?

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