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P891 SFR

1997 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,766 mi
Last recorded88,766 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 SFR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls 4WD
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 88,766 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 88,766 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine has oil leak resulting in no oil in engine

nearside front road wheel damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,978 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 68,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 53,776 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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P891 SFR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P891 SFR, 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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P891 SFR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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