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N140 RDG

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,429 mi
Last recorded90,429 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 RDG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 90,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2006 90,429 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 90,428 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
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N140 RDG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 111,398 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 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N140 RDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N140 RDG registered?

N140 RDG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N140 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 RDG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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