CarVerify

Free Car Check

P583 GEG

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,543 mi
Last recorded109,543 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 GEG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 109,543 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,946 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 107,946 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,673 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,842 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 101,766 miles

Odd Speed Rated Tyres on Vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,453 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 97,453 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,227 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,234 miles

under body rusted rear brake pipes rusted rear suspension bushes perished rear subframe rusted rear brake discs rusted

Fail 6 Sep 2010 83,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

under body rusted rear brake pipes rusted rear suspension bushes perished rear subframe rusted rear brake discs rusted

Fail 17 Sep 2009 81,755 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust system rusted

front brake discs worn

o/s/f outer c/v boot slight leak

outer sills covers

rear child seats fitted

under body rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,755 miles

exhaust system rusted

front brake discs worn

o/s/f outer c/v boot slight leak

outer sills covers

rear child seats fitted

under body rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,447 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 76,447 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,138 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 55,635 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
Full Subaru Legacy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P583 GEG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P583 GEG, 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

How do I check the history of P583 GEG?

You can check the full history of P583 GEG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P583 GEG registered?

P583 GEG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P583 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P583 GEG shows 18 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.

Does P583 GEG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P583 GEG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.