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N52 DWJ

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,551 mi
Last recorded126,551 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN52 DWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 126,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 123,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 116,731 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 116,731 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 104,872 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 91,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 81,382 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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N52 DWJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N52 DWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N52 DWJ registered?

N52 DWJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N52 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N52 DWJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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