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P243 GTA

1996 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,180 mi
Last recorded126,180 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 GTA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 126,180 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 125,457 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Steering lock not working - secured by use of a manual crook lock

Struggled to meet emission level

Wipers poor

Pass 7 Jul 2012 123,174 miles

Battery insecure

Check engine light on

Front tyres close to wear bars

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2011 117,472 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 117,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 113,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2009 98,702 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2009 98,702 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 GTA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GTA, 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 GTA registered?

P243 GTA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P243 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 GTA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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