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P129 JKP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

143,003 mi
Last recorded143,003 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 JKP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2010 143,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front discs have a lipped edge.

front pads low

o/s/r tyre is worn on outer edge

oil leak and engine area

Pass 10 Jun 2009 131,893 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel filler neck and brather pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear both trailing arms outer bushes deterioating

rear diff front cross member outer bushes worn

Fail 10 Jun 2009 131,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel filler neck and brather pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear both trailing arms outer bushes deterioating

rear diff front cross member outer bushes worn

Pass 20 Jun 2008 119,770 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

both offside and nearside rear [front] trailing arm outer bushes splitting

both offside and nearside rear [rear] trailing arm outer bushes splitting

both offside and nearside rear radius arm front bushes splitting

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck and breather pipe corroded

slight leak at exhaust centre pipe

Fail 18 Jun 2008 119,770 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

both offside and nearside rear [front] trailing arm outer bushes splitting

both offside and nearside rear [rear] trailing arm outer bushes splitting

both offside and nearside rear radius arm front bushes splitting

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck and breather pipe corroded

slight leak at exhaust centre pipe

Pass 21 Jun 2007 112,097 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 112,097 miles

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

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

both rear radius arms;front bushes splitting

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

movement beginning at both rear link bar bushes

rear brake pads low and rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2006 128,483 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 105,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P129 JKP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P129 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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P129 JKP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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