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P509 LYD

1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,360 mi
Last recorded86,360 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD111,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 LYD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,360 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 86,343 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 76,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 66,906 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 54,159 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 42,646 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 42,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
8,215
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
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P509 LYD is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 111,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P509 LYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P509 LYD registered?

P509 LYD is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P509 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 LYD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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