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P122 RBP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,679 mi
Last recorded129,679 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 RBP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 129,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner Joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 125,647 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 123,336 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 110,276 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 103,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 96,899 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 96,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P122 RBP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P122 RBP, 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 P122 RBP registered?

P122 RBP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P122 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 RBP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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