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P579 LPS

1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,215 mi
Last recorded63,215 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD114,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 LPS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,215 miles

front brake disc surfaces quite rusty

minor leak at rear exhaust joint

power steering pipes on rack very rusty

various exhaust flanges very rusty

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2007 63,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering pipes on rack very rusty

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,898 miles

b/s front brake disc surfaces badly corroded but neither scored or pitted

both metal pipes on power steering rack very badly corroded

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

various sections of exhaust system getting very rusty

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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P579 LPS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 114,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P579 LPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P579 LPS is a 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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