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P158 JKP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,839 mi
Last recorded94,839 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 JKP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2009 94,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate discoloured

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear suspension bushes crackes and starting to split

fuel filler neck rusty

heavey surface rust on rear sub frame and all rear suspension components

o/s front steel brake pipe starting to rust

o/s outter cv boot leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2008 98,637 miles

air bag light on

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension & subframe bushes perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2007 91,501 miles

Airbag light on

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2006 87,552 miles

air bag light on

all 4 coil springs corroded

chip in windscreen

general surface rust on all suspension components

heavey surface rust on complete exhaust system

slight cracks starting in all flexy hoses

washer blocked o/s/f

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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P158 JKP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P158 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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What year was P158 JKP registered?

P158 JKP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P158 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 JKP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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