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P649 BSS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,594 mi
Last recorded126,594 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 BSS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 126,594 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 123,140 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 120,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 116,823 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 113,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 113,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 111,196 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 105,824 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.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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P649 BSS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P649 BSS, 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 P649 BSS registered?

P649 BSS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P649 BSS safe to buy?

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