CarVerify

Free Car Check

P961 HAY

2007 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

175,170 mi
Last recorded175,170 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 HAY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 175,170 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 174,589 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on n/s inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inside of the shoulder

Pass 17 Dec 2014 164,365 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 162,403 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 162,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 158,234 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 158,234 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 153,312 miles

front number plate is a a sticker but correct font

nearside and offside sill jacking points squashed

Fail 7 Sep 2011 153,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front number plate is a sticker but the correct font

nearside and offside sill jacking points squashed

rear discs pitted but not on contact area of pads

Pass 28 May 2010 150,293 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 150,251 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs not correct size for calipers/pads

Pass 11 Nov 2008 143,659 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 143,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 143,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

front tyre's wearing on outer edge

handbrake lever high

slight perrishing to steering rack mountings

slight play steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2007 138,769 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc's rusty

handbrake lever high

rear brake disc's rusty

slight play steering rack n/s

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
Full Subaru Legacy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P961 HAY is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 87,409 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 P961 HAY, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P961 HAY?

You can check the full history of P961 HAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P961 HAY registered?

P961 HAY is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is P961 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P961 HAY shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P961 HAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P961 HAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.