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P174 CLS

1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,854 mi
Last recorded119,854 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD117,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 CLS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 119,854 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 109,726 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2006 109,726 miles

Battery insecure

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
6,349
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 149
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Stop lamp not working 65
Registration plate lamp not working 51
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P174 CLS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P174 CLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P174 CLS registered?

P174 CLS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P174 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 CLS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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