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N385 NVL

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,144 mi
Last recorded110,144 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 NVL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,144 miles

fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 104,373 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 104,373 miles

fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,816 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 100,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 95,373 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

pinhole in the near side front outer cv gaitor

Fail 6 Mar 2009 80,562 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

pinhole in the near side front outer cv gaitor

Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,163 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 76,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,928 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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N385 NVL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N385 NVL, 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 N385 NVL registered?

N385 NVL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N385 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 NVL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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