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P103 SWC

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,205 mi
Last recorded135,205 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 SWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 135,205 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 135,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 131,435 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 131,435 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 123,528 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 123,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 115,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 115,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 105,657 miles

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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P103 SWC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P103 SWC, 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 P103 SWC registered?

P103 SWC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is P103 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 SWC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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