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P95 JKP

1997 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,210 mi
Last recorded116,210 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 JKP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 116,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,238 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 112,077 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 109,430 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 109,430 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 102,550 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,586 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 90,437 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,236 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,688 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads half worn

nearside front tyre deteriorated slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2008 67,016 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,755 miles

bit of wear offside rear tie bar bush

centre rear lap belt some freying

dent nearside outer sill

offside front ball joint boot split

parts of exhaust rusting

rattle from exhaust

rear exhaust box rusty

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Fail 4 Jan 2007 60,755 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

bit of wear offside rear tie bar bush

centre rear lap belt some freying

dent nearside outer sill

offside front ball joint boot split

parts of exhaust rusting

rattle from exhaust

rear exhaust box rusty

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 17 Jan 2006 56,199 miles

Fuel vapour escaping from CFSV canister

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P95 JKP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P95 JKP, 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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P95 JKP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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