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N403 LBX

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 LBX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 124,836 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 124,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,447 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 102,251 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 102,251 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 92,614 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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N403 LBX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N403 LBX, 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 N403 LBX registered?

N403 LBX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N403 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N403 LBX shows 6 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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