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P197 KSG

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,518 mi
Last recorded133,518 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 KSG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2006 133,518 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 120,585 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 120,585 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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P197 KSG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey 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 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 P197 KSG, 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 P197 KSG registered?

P197 KSG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P197 KSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 KSG 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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