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P23 JKP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,565 mi
Last recorded160,565 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 JKP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 160,565 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 150,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 150,388 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 142,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 142,637 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 142,635 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 128,501 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes at rear of car by subframe and before they entre the car have been heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jan 2012 128,051 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 126,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,025 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 68,850 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,340 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,116 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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P23 JKP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P23 JKP, 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 P23 JKP registered?

P23 JKP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P23 JKP safe to buy?

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