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N500 ARU

1996 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,901 mi
Last recorded116,901 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 ARU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 116,901 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 116,901 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 130,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 124,867 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 124,705 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 109,032 miles

front brake pads low. cill covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2008 109,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads low. cill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2007 98,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 98,894 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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N500 ARU is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N500 ARU, 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 N500 ARU registered?

N500 ARU is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is N500 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 ARU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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