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P429 OCS

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,142 mi
Last recorded77,142 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 OCS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 77,142 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 77,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,398 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
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P429 OCS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 111,398 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 GX 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P429 OCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P429 OCS registered?

P429 OCS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P429 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P429 OCS 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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