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N205 AJE

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,565 mi
Last recorded212,565 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 AJE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 212,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 199,345 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 187,259 miles

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Fail 8 Nov 2006 187,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 168,289 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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N205 AJE is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N205 AJE, 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 N205 AJE registered?

N205 AJE is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N205 AJE safe to buy?

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