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P612 PWX

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,539 mi
Last recorded158,539 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto120,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 PWX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2007 158,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 150,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto?

Based on 429 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,536
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Stop lamp not working 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
Registration plate lamp not working 11
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P612 PWX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 120,117 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 GX 4WD Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P612 PWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P612 PWX registered?

P612 PWX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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