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P168 CLS

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,176 mi
Last recorded191,176 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 CLS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 191,176 miles

nearside rear of suspension has knocking noise but no fault found

Fail 19 Jun 2008 191,164 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 166,978 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 155,284 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
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P168 CLS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 111,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy GX 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P168 CLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P168 CLS registered?

P168 CLS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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