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P286 LMB

1996 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,665 mi
Last recorded101,665 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 LMB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 101,665 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2009 101,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 May 2006 87,767 miles

both rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 7 Oct 2005 83,335 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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P286 LMB is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P286 LMB, 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 P286 LMB registered?

P286 LMB is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P286 LMB safe to buy?

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