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P244 RBK

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,651 mi
Last recorded154,651 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 RBK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 154,651 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 154,648 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 150,683 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 150,683 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure Lower pinch bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Loose clip failed. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 140,856 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 140,848 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 130,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,905 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush All four on the rear links are slightly worn. (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 123,902 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush All four on the rear links are slightly worn. (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,897 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,064 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,873 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,526 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,663 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,597 miles

left side dipped headlamp aim lower limit

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,802 miles

right side dipped headlamp aim upper limit

spare tyre different size

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,907 miles

brake discs allround lightly scored.

chip in windscreen.

offside rear shock slightly worn.

rear anti-rollbar corroded.

slight oil leak from sump area.

sparewheel space saver.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,829 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,053 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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P244 RBK is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P244 RBK, 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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P244 RBK is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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