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P480 DOA

1996 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

142,384 mi
Last recorded142,384 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 DOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2007 142,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 128,707 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Oct 2006 128,707 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Nov 2005 123,559 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 123,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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P480 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P480 DOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy LX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy LX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P480 DOA registered?

P480 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P480 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 DOA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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