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P143 BVJ

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,773 mi
Last recorded109,773 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 BVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2007 109,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 104,256 miles

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

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

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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P143 BVJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P143 BVJ, 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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What year was P143 BVJ registered?

P143 BVJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P143 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 BVJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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