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P587 GEG

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,820 mi
Last recorded104,820 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 GEG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,820 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 104,819 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,975 miles

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

chips in window screen offside,outside swept area.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 102,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

chips in window screen offside,outside swept area.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,934 miles

chips in windscreen offside outside swept area.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 101,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

chips in windscreen offside outside swept area.

rear shocks very weak.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 100,941 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front indicator not standard fitment

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 100,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front indicator not standard fitment

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Middle seat belt not fitted at the time of test

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

Offside front indicator incomplete but still has adequate light output

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 99,024 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Middle seat belt not fitted at the time of test

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

Offside front indicator incomplete but still has adequate light output

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,294 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 93,560 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 93,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 88,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 79,293 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 79,293 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 76,858 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 73,852 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 70,785 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 70,772 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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P587 GEG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P587 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.

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What year was P587 GEG registered?

P587 GEG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P587 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P587 GEG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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