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N510 NBW

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,717 mi
Last recorded161,717 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN510 NBW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 161,717 miles

handbrake travel close to limit

slight damage to both front seat belts ok at time of test

slight exhaust blow from joint

Fail 6 Jan 2011 161,699 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

handbrake travel close to limit

slight damage to both front seat belts ok at time of test

slight exhaust blow from joint

Pass 4 Feb 2010 153,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 153,210 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 147,877 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 137,836 miles

rhf inboard cv gaiter split

Fail 7 Jan 2008 137,830 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rhf inboard cv gaiter split

Pass 8 Jan 2007 127,252 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 127,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

lhr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2006 117,569 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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N510 NBW is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N510 NBW, 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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N510 NBW is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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