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S36 LEP

1996 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,674 mi
Last recorded148,674 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 LEP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Turbo 4WD
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 148,674 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 135,853 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 126,112 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 113,818 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 113,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf tyre has slight on sidewall

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD?

Based on 455 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,566
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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S36 LEP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S36 LEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S36 LEP registered?

S36 LEP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is S36 LEP safe to buy?

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