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N628 HRV

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,729 mi
Last recorded125,729 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto120,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN628 HRV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 125,729 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 125,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2007 118,247 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 109,274 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 109,264 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 101,163 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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N628 HRV is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N628 HRV, 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 N628 HRV registered?

N628 HRV is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD Auto, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N628 HRV shows 6 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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