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P106 JKP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,945 mi
Last recorded160,945 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 JKP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 160,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s chassis rail areas corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly leaking

rear subframe area corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 160,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

n/s and o/s chassis rail areas corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly leaking

rear subframe area corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 155,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rails corroded

unable to see front brake pads at time of test

unable to see rear brake pads at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 151,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine temp gauge reading hot

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 31 May 2012 151,310 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine temp gauge reading hot

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2011 147,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

temp gauge shows hot

Pass 15 Jun 2010 142,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 138,850 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 129,036 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 129,036 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 116,766 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2006 106,424 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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P106 JKP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P106 JKP, 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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P106 JKP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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