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P160 KHE

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,261 mi
Last recorded85,261 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 KHE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 85,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in front of rear wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 85,197 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill adjecent to radius mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,039 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 84,820 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end of panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,745 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,599 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,358 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,942 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,459 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 83,459 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,879 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 81,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,749 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 80,483 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 80,483 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)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,309 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,356 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,598 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 75,437 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 75,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,324 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,217 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,907 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 69,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P160 KHE is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P160 KHE, 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 P160 KHE registered?

P160 KHE is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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