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P97 JKP

1997 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,225 mi
Last recorded94,225 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 JKP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls 4WD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,225 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 94,225 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 88,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 69,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 69,524 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD?

Based on 436 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,957
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
position lamp(s) not working 24
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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P97 JKP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P97 JKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P97 JKP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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