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P141 FTS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,482 mi
Last recorded146,482 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 FTS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 146,482 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 139,072 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 131,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield corroded.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 131,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 125,584 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 125,584 miles

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

brake pipes beginning to corrode

exhaust system corroded

o/s front inner cv boot split

rear brake discs lightly corroded

rear wiper blade torn

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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P141 FTS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P141 FTS, 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 P141 FTS registered?

P141 FTS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P141 FTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 FTS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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