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P231 VFA

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,911 mi
Last recorded138,911 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 VFA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 138,911 miles

Childseat fitted to nearside rear seat

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear springs corroded

Reverse lamps inop

Pass 18 Oct 2021 134,450 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 134,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 134,403 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2020 125,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rack gaiter in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lambda wiring cut through.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 121,399 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lambda wiring cut through.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 110,345 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn but not insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2018 110,344 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn but not insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2017 102,259 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,816 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 95,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 91,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,057 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,176 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 87,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 84,086 miles

rear tyres have cuts but does not reach the ply or cords

Fail 25 Feb 2012 84,086 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres have cuts but does not reach the ply or cords

Pass 29 Jan 2011 80,282 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 80,282 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,985 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,757 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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P231 VFA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P231 VFA, 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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P231 VFA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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