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N526 SOC

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,306 mi
Last recorded167,306 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 SOC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 167,306 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 167,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006

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

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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N526 SOC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N526 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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What year was N526 SOC registered?

N526 SOC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N526 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N526 SOC 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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