1997 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · P482 CWP
1997 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18/06/1997. Recorded mileage 175,373 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1994cc
P482 CWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2025
- 175,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P482 CWP Mileage History
- 22/07/2022172,269 mi
- 24/07/2023173,290 mi+1,021 mi
- 19/07/2024174,413 mi+1,123 mi
- 29/07/2024174,442 mi+29 mi
- 31/07/2025175,373 mi+931 mi
Average of roughly 1,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P482 CWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Legacy (P482 CWP) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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