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N429 RBE

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,068 mi
Last recorded167,068 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto120,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 RBE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD Auto
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 167,068 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust centre section coroded and blowing slightly.

front no` plate figure 9 deteriorated[BORDERLINE PASS].

osr door steo wheel arch area coroded.osr brake pipe coroded. [part hidden by petrol tank and can not fully inspect.]

Fail 11 Nov 2008 167,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake discs appear badly worn and pads appear to be very low {BORDERLINE PASS}!osf brake binding slightly.

exhaust centre section coroded and blowing slightly.

front no` plate figure 9 deteriorated[BORDERLINE PASS].

osf tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT and nearly bald on inner edge + nail in tread [185/70*14T]

osr door steo wheel arch area coroded.osr brake pipe coroded. [part hidden by petrol tank and can not fully inspect.]

Pass 23 Nov 2007 151,013 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 151,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 134,349 miles

n/s/f ball joint rubber split. †rear section of front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 25 Nov 2005 121,419 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 121,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto?

Based on 429 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,536
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Stop lamp not working 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
Registration plate lamp not working 11
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N429 RBE is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 120,117 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 GX 4WD Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N429 RBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N429 RBE is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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