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N145 HGS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,783 mi
Last recorded54,783 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 HGS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,457 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear number plate getting in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,536 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,831 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,249 miles

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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N145 HGS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N145 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 N145 HGS registered?

N145 HGS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N145 HGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N145 HGS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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