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P114 EVP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,585 mi
Last recorded88,585 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 EVP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 88,585 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 88,580 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 86,311 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 86,261 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,684 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 83,684 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,330 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,306 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 75,272 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 63,563 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 63,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underbody heavy corrosion

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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P114 EVP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P114 EVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P114 EVP registered?

P114 EVP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P114 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 EVP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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