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P966 LRD

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,130 mi
Last recorded90,130 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 LRD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,130 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2014 90,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil misting lower engine/sump

Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,682 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,362 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,544 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 69,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,171 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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P966 LRD is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P966 LRD, 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 P966 LRD registered?

P966 LRD is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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