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P239 WMJ

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,657 mi
Last recorded11,657 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 WMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 11,657 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2011 11,656 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 109,255 miles

tyre walls cracked.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 105,029 miles

Nearside tyres walls cracked.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 98,866 miles

Front inner/outer B/Pads getting low (esp O/S outer)

O/S/F D/Shaft INNER gaiter split

Small crack at screen

Fail 12 Dec 2007 98,475 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake discs appear worn.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Oil loss at engine area.

Rusting at front cross member.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 88,468 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in front suspension jionts and steering rack

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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P239 WMJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P239 WMJ, 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 P239 WMJ registered?

P239 WMJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P239 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 WMJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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