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P581 CFH

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,507 mi
Last recorded134,507 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 CFH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 134,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 134,507 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 132,517 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 132,513 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 130,358 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 130,358 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2009 128,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlampp chipped

Fail 14 Dec 2009 128,264 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlampp chipped

Pass 9 Dec 2008 121,588 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 101,651 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 84,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 84,028 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front # plate cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2005 79,076 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 79,076 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P581 CFH is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P581 CFH, 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 P581 CFH registered?

P581 CFH is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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