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N192 NEG

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,541 mi
Last recorded131,541 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN192 NEG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 131,541 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER STARTING TO RUST AND WILL NEED REPLACING SHORTLY

VERY DIRTY AND COVRED IN MUD UNDERNEATH

Pass 25 Sep 2009 128,551 miles

general exhaust and underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2009 128,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

general exhaust and underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2009 128,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 118,537 miles

offside front inner cv gaiter split

slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 21 Jul 2008 118,537 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front inner cv gaiter split

slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 6 Aug 2007 110,318 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Aug 2007 110,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 100,020 miles

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

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

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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N192 NEG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N192 NEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N192 NEG registered?

N192 NEG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N192 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N192 NEG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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