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P25 SWC

1996 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,717 mi
Last recorded149,717 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 SWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 149,717 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 149,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 141,145 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded

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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P25 SWC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P25 SWC, 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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How do I check the history of P25 SWC?

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What year was P25 SWC registered?

P25 SWC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is P25 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 SWC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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