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N234 CDP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,541 mi
Last recorded105,541 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 CDP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2010 105,541 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 22 Dec 2010 105,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 28 Aug 2009 103,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 96,939 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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N234 CDP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N234 CDP, 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 N234 CDP registered?

N234 CDP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 July 1996.

Is N234 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N234 CDP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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