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N371 PTL

1996 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,259 mi
Last recorded141,259 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 PTL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 141,259 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Fail 17 Dec 2014 141,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 20 Sep 2013 128,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 119,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

import vehicle with quadrocycle style number plates fitted

slight play in n/s steering rack tie arm

Fail 8 Oct 2012 119,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

import vehicle with quadrocycle style number plates fitted

slight play in n/s steering rack tie arm

when indicators turned on, white lights in bumper come on and stay on when when headlights are turned on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 99,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 94,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise near-side inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Pass 17 Oct 2008 88,385 miles

advise only when direction indicators used front lower drive fog/drive lights come on the bulbs have been removed to pass the test customer has been informed bulbs in car

Fail 4 Oct 2008 88,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 133,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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N371 PTL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N371 PTL, 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 N371 PTL registered?

N371 PTL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 July 1996.

Is N371 PTL safe to buy?

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