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PIJ 8768

1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,053 mi
Last recorded203,053 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD123,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIJ 8768
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls 4WD
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 203,053 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 203,053 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 194,957 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 194,957 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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PIJ 8768 is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PIJ 8768, 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 PIJ 8768 registered?

PIJ 8768 is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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