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N536 UPG

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,663 mi
Last recorded94,663 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN536 UPG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,663 miles

chip windscreen

rear exhaust rust

tyres perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,051 miles

tyres perished

chip windscreen

rear exhaust rust

Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,050 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

chip windscreen

rear exhaust rust

tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 93,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chip windscreen

rear exhaust rust

tyres perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 93,149 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chip windscreen

rear exhaust rust

tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,460 miles

chip windscreen

exhaust rattle

rear exhaust rust

rear roll bar links worn

rear roll bar links worn

rear suspension bushes perished

wipers in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,441 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

chip windscreen

exhaust noise

nearside rear rollbar link worn

rear exhaust rust

slight play offside rack

Fail 8 Apr 2013 91,440 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chip windscreen

exhaust noise

nearside rear rollbar link worn

rear exhaust rust

slight play offside rack

Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

airbag light on (fail from april)

chip windscreen

nearside rear hub bushes splitting

rear exhaust rust

Fail 23 Mar 2012 90,447 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

airbag light on (fail from april)

chip windscreen

cv noise

nearside rear hub bushes splitting

rear exhaust rust

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,098 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

chip windscreen

offside headlamp mount broke

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,579 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

bumpers damage

chip windscreen

exhaust rattle

offside wiper poor

Fail 25 Mar 2010 87,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

bumpers damage

chip windscreen

exhaust rattle

front number plate poor

offside wiper poor

Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip windscreen

front exhaust noisey

rear number plate damage

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 85,237 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside number plate light dim

Pass 11 Apr 2007 83,831 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 83,831 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 79,644 miles

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

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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N536 UPG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N536 UPG, 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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What year was N536 UPG registered?

N536 UPG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N536 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N536 UPG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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