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N137 HGS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,367 mi
Last recorded139,367 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 HGS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 139,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 132,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 129,990 miles

exhaust system ipoor condition

front brake calipers sticking slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2007 124,413 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 123,688 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 123,688 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 114,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 114,865 miles

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

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

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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N137 HGS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N137 HGS, 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 N137 HGS registered?

N137 HGS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N137 HGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N137 HGS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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