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P585 LEY

1996 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,914 mi
Last recorded147,914 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 LEY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 147,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both door mirrors loose

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge of tread

unable to open boot

Pass 3 Apr 2012 136,881 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 coil springs corroded

battery loose but not insecure

front brake disc worn

o/s/f inner steering rack ball joint has play close to excessive

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2012 136,881 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 coil springs corroded

battery loose but not insecure

front brake disc worn

o/s/f inner steering rack ball joint has play close to excessive

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 120,212 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 120,212 miles

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

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

advise o/s front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 22 Mar 2010 106,094 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 94,011 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,004 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P585 LEY is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P585 LEY, 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 P585 LEY registered?

P585 LEY is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is P585 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 LEY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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