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N155 FGS

1996 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,576 mi
Last recorded78,576 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 FGS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 78,576 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 78,576 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 75,979 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

some corrosion in places

Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,707 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

some corrosion in places

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,276 miles

front and rear tyres age cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2020 72,267 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear tyres age cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,340 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

both front tyres badly age cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2018 69,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,333 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 65,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r tyre age cracking

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,828 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,112 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,218 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,628 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,475 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,747 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,650 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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N155 FGS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N155 FGS, 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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N155 FGS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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