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N156 MJO

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,203 mi
Last recorded134,203 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 MJO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 134,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 126,474 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight distorsion in rear brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2006 117,985 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 117,985 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 109,514 miles

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S AND O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ENDS

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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N156 MJO is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N156 MJO, 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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N156 MJO is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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