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P916 FKM

1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,561 mi
Last recorded96,561 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD116,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 FKM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2009 96,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 89,697 miles

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

off side rear lens holed

rear wipper split

Fail 2 Apr 2008 89,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side rear lens holed

rear wipper split

Pass 31 Mar 2007 85,189 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,005 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,544
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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P916 FKM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 116,840 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 Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P916 FKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P916 FKM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 25 July 1997.

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