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P27 JKP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,963 mi
Last recorded152,963 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 JKP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 152,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D'bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel filler neck

oil leek

Fail 30 Sep 2015 152,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shocker mount in inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D'bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shocker mount in inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D'bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel filler neck

oil leek

Pass 29 Apr 2014 150,238 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 150,219 miles

Offside 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake roller showing inbalance

Pass 28 Feb 2013 147,283 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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

all tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 27 Jan 2012 143,284 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 138,963 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 138,943 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 138,943 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 131,550 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 127,477 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 127,477 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 121,729 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 121,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2005 110,612 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 110,612 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P27 JKP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P27 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 P27 JKP registered?

P27 JKP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 November 1996.

Is P27 JKP safe to buy?

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