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P218 SWC

1996 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,408 mi
Last recorded136,408 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 SWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 136,408 miles

nearside brake flexi hose temp bracket

offside front brake flexi hose bracket faulty

Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,921 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 135,921 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 135,121 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack main d bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2012 132,642 miles

nearside rear tyre very close to the limit

Pass 12 Feb 2011 130,484 miles

drivers wing mirror slightly loose

nearside front tyre inner side wall damaged

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 24 Feb 2010 126,859 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Feb 2010 126,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2009 124,536 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

driver side wing mirror poor condition

steering rack gator offside in perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 119,196 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 119,196 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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P218 SWC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P218 SWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P218 SWC registered?

P218 SWC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is P218 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 SWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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