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N558 PYO

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,605 mi
Last recorded158,605 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto120,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 PYO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 158,605 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 158,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 136,324 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 136,324 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

front pads look low

Pass 11 Jul 2006 127,866 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto?

Based on 429 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,536
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Stop lamp not working 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
Registration plate lamp not working 11
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N558 PYO is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 120,117 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 Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N558 PYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N558 PYO registered?

N558 PYO is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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