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P207 UFM

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,573 mi
Last recorded217,573 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 UFM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 217,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 May 2020 188,484 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 188,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Oil leak

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

all brake disks poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2013 182,395 miles

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

Nearside (non obligatory) mirror doesnt lock in position

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge and badly cracked

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 182,326 miles

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

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

Nearside (non obligatory) mirror doesnt lock in position

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge and badly cracked

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 172,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2011 165,134 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 165,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 164,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 155,513 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 147,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 140,580 miles

corrosion nsr antiroll bar anchorage

front of exhaust for corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2008 140,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion nsr antiroll bar anchorage

front of exhaust for corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2007 132,223 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 132,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P207 UFM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P207 UFM, 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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P207 UFM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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