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N397 CAS

1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,033 mi
Last recorded105,033 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD117,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 CAS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 105,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 90,840 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 90,840 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2006 85,905 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 85,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

slight oil leak from sump exhaust flange from cat rusted req att soon /rear wheelbearings slight noise on road test

slight play in o/s front wheel

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
6,349
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 149
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Stop lamp not working 65
Registration plate lamp not working 51
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N397 CAS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,956 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N397 CAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N397 CAS registered?

N397 CAS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N397 CAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N397 CAS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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