MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust corroded
both rear tyres tread worn on inner edges and tread low
exhaust center pipe bracket/mounting broken nr gearbox--exhaust is secure
play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link rod bushes worn
rear brake pads wearing low
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Outer skin of back box of exhaust corroded.
Parking brake needs minor adjustment.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P97 VNY is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 111,006 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 P97 VNY, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P97 VNY registered?
P97 VNY is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 November 1996.
Is P97 VNY safe to buy?
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