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P144 JKP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,720 mi
Last recorded187,720 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 JKP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2012 187,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear back plates rusted ( rear brakes )

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 176,294 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear wing corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2011 176,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear wing corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2010 166,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

STRONG ADVISORY- fuel filler neck heavily corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both steering rack arms have slight play in ball joints

o/s and n/s/r floor/chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

strong smell of fuel from around filler neck area but no fuel leak found

Pass 22 Oct 2009 155,849 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 155,829 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 144,788 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 136,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 136,431 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 127,577 miles

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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P144 JKP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P144 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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P144 JKP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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