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P243 DOA

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,827 mi
Last recorded90,827 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 DOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,827 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak or oil spill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly cracked an perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly cracked an perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 89,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated would recommend replacing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 88,407 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 87,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flange,flange deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,425 miles

front subframe and rear surface rust

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Fail 26 Aug 2015 80,424 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front outer edges (4.1.E.1)

front subframe and rear surface rust

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,404 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock worn

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,957 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,778 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,593 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,371 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,338 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,371 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 54,371 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,762 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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P243 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P243 DOA, 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 P243 DOA registered?

P243 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 November 1996.

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