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P630 JPX

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,490 mi
Last recorded193,490 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP630 JPX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 193,490 miles

various brake pipes slighly corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 188,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

various brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 28 May 2013 188,708 miles

Oil leak

various brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 9 May 2012 183,147 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 13 May 2011 178,669 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 May 2010 173,438 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn

Fail 4 May 2010 173,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn

Pass 26 May 2009 168,722 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty getting thin

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn

Fail 26 May 2009 168,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty getting thin

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn

Fail 21 May 2008 158,590 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

cat took a long time to light up

exhaust system in poor condition front to rear

front roll bar bushes are worn

offside front seat belt starting to fray

rattle from under vehicle [cat area??]

rear cross member and rear chassis rails are going very rusty

steering "shudders" when going lock to lock quickly??

stone chip in zone A just on limit

Pass 21 May 2008 158,590 miles

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

cat took a long time to light up

exhaust system in poor condition front to rear

front roll bar bushes are worn

offside front seat belt starting to fray

rattle from under vehicle [cat area??]

rear cross member and rear chassis rails are going very rusty

steering "shudders" when going lock to lock quickly??

stone chip in zone A just on limit

Pass 22 May 2007 145,829 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn [both sides]

heavy surface corrosion on rear cross member

offside front seat belt webbing starting to fray

rattle from cat area, cat slow to light up

sidelights inop when engine switched off??

stone chip on front windscreen in zone A just on limit

Fail 22 May 2007 145,829 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both sides front anti roll bar link top bushes worn

offside front seat belt starting to fray

rattle from exhaust or cat area, cat slow to light up

rear cross member has heavy surface corrosion

sidelights inoperative when engine switched off???

stone chip in zone A just below failure limit

Pass 8 May 2006 131,982 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)

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

advance brake pull to right

rear number plate in poor condition

small splits in wiper blades

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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P630 JPX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P630 JPX, 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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P630 JPX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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