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N151 EET

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,533 mi
Last recorded107,533 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 EET
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 107,533 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 97,743 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

power steering belt perrished

Fail 2 Apr 2008 97,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside inner front c.v boot split

power steering belt perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2007 85,292 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

both inner front drive shaft boots split

Fail 22 Mar 2007 85,292 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

both front inner drive shaft boots split

Pass 16 Mar 2006 72,111 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 72,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N151 EET is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N151 EET, 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 N151 EET registered?

N151 EET is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N151 EET safe to buy?

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