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N329 FWA

1996 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,439 mi
Last recorded145,439 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN329 FWA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 145,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 145,437 miles

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

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 137,664 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil to protect

Fail 22 Jul 2009 137,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil to protect

Fail 2 Jul 2009 137,646 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

sills floor chassis and brake pipies all very rusty and signs of metal fatigue advise to clean checn fully and wax oil to protect

Pass 26 Jun 2008 128,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dry and rusty on chassis,body feul pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle

Pass 24 May 2007 121,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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N329 FWA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N329 FWA, 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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N329 FWA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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