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N233 DKE

1996 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 DKE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,827 miles

near side rear shock leaking and weak

off side front shock has a slight leak

off side rear shock leaking and weak

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,247 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 88,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,218 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 75,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 64,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,097 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,422 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,274 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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N233 DKE is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N233 DKE, 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 N233 DKE registered?

N233 DKE is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N233 DKE safe to buy?

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