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P575 LSP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,325 mi
Last recorded101,325 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 LSP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 101,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 101,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f disc surface very poor

o/s/f mudflap insecure

o/s/r bumper taped up

Pass 20 Jan 2010 98,049 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 98,049 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 95,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 94,202 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 89,358 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 89,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both steering arms have slight play at inner ball joint

Pass 10 Feb 2006 73,076 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 73,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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P575 LSP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P575 LSP, 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 P575 LSP registered?

P575 LSP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P575 LSP safe to buy?

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