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N571 RAP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,459 mi
Last recorded160,459 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 RAP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 160,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lightly to run (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 160,459 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lightly to run (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 153,672 miles

can not see the outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok

rear brake discs and the n/s/f disc inner edges are corroding, not weakened and not effecting performance

slight play in the n/s steering rod

Fail 18 Oct 2013 152,584 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

can not see the outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok

rear brake discs and the n/s/f disc inner edges are corroding, not weakened and not effecting performance

slight play in the n/s steering rod

Pass 27 Oct 2012 129,250 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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2012 129,250 miles

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

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2011 119,180 miles

Rear brake disc's scored

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 110,604 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 102,184 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 80,368 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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N571 RAP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N571 RAP, 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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N571 RAP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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