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P979 OHE

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,192 mi
Last recorded90,192 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 OHE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,192 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroding

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 90,192 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroding

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,764 miles

Exhaust centre / CAT unit corroded

Fuel filler pipes going to tank corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,758 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre / CAT unit corroded

Fuel filler pipes going to tank corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,838 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION AT UNDERSIDE.

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

SOME MARKS AT BODY.

SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,701 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

EXHAUST HEATSHIELDS LOOSE AT FRONT.

GENERAL MARKS AND CORROSION AT BODY.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK AT ENGINE.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,233 miles

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED.

FRONT BUMPER CRACKED AT R/H SIDE.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

SURFACE CORROSION AT ALL BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 87,754 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELDS LOOSE AT FRONT.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

SOME SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,555 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

BAFFLES LOOSE AT FRONT EXHAUST BOX.

EXHAUST HEATSHIELDS LOOSE AT FRONT.

SLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 87,010 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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P979 OHE is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P979 OHE, 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 P979 OHE registered?

P979 OHE is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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