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N48 PAX

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,676 mi
Last recorded145,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 PAX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 145,676 miles

ADVISE OFSIDE BOTTOM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 145,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

check engine light on

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 133,099 miles

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

nearside mirror insecure

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension bushes slight splitting

slight interference rear lights

Fail 6 Jul 2011 133,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

nearside mirror insecure

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension bushes slight splitting

slight interference rear lights

Pass 11 Jun 2010 129,558 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 119,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 111,886 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 110,116 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 106,267 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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N48 PAX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N48 PAX, 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 N48 PAX registered?

N48 PAX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N48 PAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N48 PAX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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