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N197 CDP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,982 mi
Last recorded130,982 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 CDP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 130,982 miles

all brake pads look well worn

corrosion on all brake discs

damage around both nearside jacking points

exhaust noisey

fraying on rear lapbelt

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

offside front lower ball joint dust cover missing

offside rear shock absorber sprimg mat displaced

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2010 130,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake pads look well worn

corrosion on all brake discs

damage around both nearside jacking points

exhaust noisey

fraying on rear lapbelt

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

offside front lower ball joint dust cover missing

offside rear shock absorber sprimg mat displaced

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2009 121,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S door mirror cracked

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2008 112,521 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 112,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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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N197 CDP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N197 CDP, 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 N197 CDP registered?

N197 CDP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N197 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N197 CDP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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