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N49 BFL

1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,524 mi
Last recorded161,524 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD123,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 BFL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls 4WD
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 161,524 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 149,984 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 149,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD?

Based on 436 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,957
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
position lamp(s) not working 24
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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N49 BFL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 123,056 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N49 BFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N49 BFL registered?

N49 BFL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N49 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N49 BFL shows 3 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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