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N231 WSS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,059 mi
Last recorded98,059 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 WSS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 98,059 miles

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

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Jun 2008 98,029 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,666 miles

oil leak from filter

Pass 11 May 2006 72,678 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 May 2006 72,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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N231 WSS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc 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 N231 WSS, 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 N231 WSS registered?

N231 WSS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N231 WSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 WSS 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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