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P101 CRN

1996 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,837 mi
Last recorded197,837 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 CRN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 197,837 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 192,529 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear to nearside front steering tie rod

Pass 6 Aug 2011 187,893 miles

N/S/F EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BLOWING AND EXHAUST IS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

REAR CHASSIS AREA IS CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BALL JOINT

STEERING RACK IS WORN SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F STEERING RACK ENDS

Fail 5 Aug 2011 187,893 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S/F EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BLOWING AND EXHAUST IS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

REAR CHASSIS AREA IS CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BALL JOINT

STEERING RACK IS WORN SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F STEERING RACK ENDS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 182,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 176,895 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN LOW

N/S/R CHASSIS IS CORRODED

THE FRONT EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Fail 29 Jul 2009 176,895 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN LOW

N/S/R CHASSIS IS CORRODED

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN LOW

THE FRONT EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

THE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

Pass 12 Aug 2008 171,164 miles

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN LOW ADVICE TO REMOVE WHEELS TO CHECK FULLY

THE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN INNER EDGE

THE N/S/R CHASSIS IS CORRODED

THE O/S/F BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 12 Aug 2008 171,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

THE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN INNER EDGE

THE N/S/F INNER CV BOOT IS SPLIT

THE N/S/R CHASSIS IS CORRODED

THE O/S/F BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 24 Jul 2007 162,800 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 156,294 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

none of the advisory items given on 08/08/21006 for test no 813170226268 have been repaired

Fail 8 Aug 2006 156,288 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

covers fitted to sills

n/s inner cv boot is split

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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P101 CRN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 111,006 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P101 CRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P101 CRN registered?

P101 CRN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P101 CRN safe to buy?

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