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P19 NFL

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,398 mi
Last recorded160,398 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 NFL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 160,398 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 160,150 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 149,210 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Feb 2016 149,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2015 139,040 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 138,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 130,685 miles

tracking

Oil leak

osf tyre perished

osr tyre perished

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)

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre perished

Fail 1 Mar 2014 130,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre perished

osr tyre perished

tracking

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 118,396 miles

Bad engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tape repair to N/S/R fog lamp lens

Pass 5 Mar 2012 110,513 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Mar 2012 110,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake fluid low

Fuel filler neck corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 92,239 miles

Bad oil leak

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 27 Feb 2010 92,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bad oil leak

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Feb 2009 84,492 miles

o.s.front and o/s/rear tyre wall badley worn

Fail 21 Feb 2009 84,492 miles

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

o.s.front and o/s/rear tyre wall badley worn

Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,073 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,124 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,880 miles

†o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P19 NFL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P19 NFL, 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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P19 NFL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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