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P642 PWX

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,545 mi
Last recorded186,545 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 PWX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2010 186,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 165,792 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 148,666 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 130,735 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
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P642 PWX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P642 PWX, 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 P642 PWX registered?

P642 PWX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P642 PWX safe to buy?

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