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P282 PGO

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,506 mi
Last recorded186,506 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 PGO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2015 186,506 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 184,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 182,234 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/r light lense cracked

slight blow from centre of exhaust pipe

Pass 4 Feb 2012 179,653 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2011 176,912 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

o/s inner cv gaiter split

o/s/f headlamp washer jet missing

Pass 4 Nov 2009 172,267 miles

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

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

crack in front number plate

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2008 164,208 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 157,049 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner

Pass 1 Nov 2006 147,825 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

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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P282 PGO is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P282 PGO, 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 P282 PGO registered?

P282 PGO is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P282 PGO safe to buy?

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