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P597 OUB

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,953 mi
Last recorded161,953 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 OUB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 161,953 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 161,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 141,827 miles

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

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

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Pass 24 Mar 2006 124,919 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 122,368 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2005 122,368 miles

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
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P597 OUB is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 111,398 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 GX 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P597 OUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P597 OUB registered?

P597 OUB is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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