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N501 SOC

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,482 mi
Last recorded81,482 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 SOC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,482 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 75,696 miles

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

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

exhaust system serface corrision

off side front inner c.v boot pearashing

Pass 6 Feb 2007

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f washer pataly blocked

Pass 4 Feb 2006 70,391 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
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N501 SOC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 111,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy GX 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N501 SOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N501 SOC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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