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N212 NGA

1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,717 mi
Last recorded129,717 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD123,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 NGA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls 4WD
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 129,717 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 129,717 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 121,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 115,383 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 115,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD?

Based on 436 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,957
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
position lamp(s) not working 24
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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N212 NGA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD 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 Gls 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 123,056 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 Gls 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N212 NGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N212 NGA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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