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N502 BKR

1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,284 mi
Last recorded99,284 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD117,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 BKR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 99,284 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 99,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,975 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 90,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 90,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 88,500 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 88,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
6,349
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 149
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Stop lamp not working 65
Registration plate lamp not working 51
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N502 BKR is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,956 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N502 BKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N502 BKR registered?

N502 BKR is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N502 BKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 BKR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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