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N136 HGL

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,123 mi
Last recorded149,123 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 HGL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 149,123 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 149,123 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 143,877 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 136,185 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 130,495 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 124,501 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 122,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 122,472 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 111,255 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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N136 HGL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N136 HGL, 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 N136 HGL registered?

N136 HGL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 July 1996.

Is N136 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N136 HGL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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