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N44 CDS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,774 mi
Last recorded157,774 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 CDS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 157,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 157,773 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 157,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired Not clipped to McPherson Strut (3.6.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired Not clipped to McPherson Strut (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired Not clipped correctly (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Small amount of lateral movement between steering rack and mountings but not considered excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2014 142,155 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 141,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 138,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 13,842 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2008 137,753 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 133,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 131,964 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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N44 CDS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 N44 CDS, 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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N44 CDS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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