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P233 UAX

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,477 mi
Last recorded100,477 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 UAX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,477 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 99,034 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,219 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 96,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 85,475 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 74,640 miles

nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating

osr inner/outer brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,581 miles

nsf inner/outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,442 miles

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,361 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2011 35,597 miles

front brake discs corroded

heavy surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Fail 6 May 2011 35,597 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

heavy surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,559 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,924 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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P233 UAX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P233 UAX, 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 P233 UAX registered?

P233 UAX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P233 UAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 UAX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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