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P290 SGJ

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,224 mi
Last recorded44,224 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 SGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 44,224 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 43,781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,056 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 42,676 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,346 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,034 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,334 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,768 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,642 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 39,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 38,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 37,922 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,561 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,943 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,409 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,660 miles

both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

stone damage screen

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,815 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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P290 SGJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P290 SGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P290 SGJ registered?

P290 SGJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P290 SGJ safe to buy?

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