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N235 LMR

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,908 mi
Last recorded119,908 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 LMR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 119,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 118,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 114,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 114,104 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 110,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald. 185/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald. 185/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 110,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald. 185/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald. 185/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 102,662 miles

emissions co on max limit

Fail 7 Jan 2021 102,661 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner cv boot split /leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

emissions co on max limit

Pass 14 Jan 2020 97,805 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 97,805 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f washer jet (3.5 (a))

front transmissions oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,574 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,605 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,091 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,391 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,381 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,067 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,766 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 73,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,563 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,485 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,339 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,723 miles

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

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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N235 LMR is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N235 LMR, 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 N235 LMR registered?

N235 LMR is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N235 LMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N235 LMR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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