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P878 FKM

1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,891 mi
Last recorded142,891 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD123,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 FKM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls 4WD
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 142,891 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 142,873 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 128,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 117,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 109,783 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD?

Based on 436 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,957
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
position lamp(s) not working 24
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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P878 FKM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 123,056 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P878 FKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P878 FKM registered?

P878 FKM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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