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N214 DTS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,129 mi
Last recorded165,129 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 DTS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 165,129 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 165,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 155,176 miles

Offside Rear 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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N214 DTS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N214 DTS, 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 N214 DTS registered?

N214 DTS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N214 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N214 DTS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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