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N628 VPD

1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,183 mi
Last recorded153,183 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD117,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN628 VPD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 153,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 142,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front driveshaft inner gaiters split

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

front number plate deteriorating and cracked

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on edges

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2006 121,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

crack in windscreen

front number plate cracked and deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

slight exhaust blow from cat area

Pass 21 Oct 2005 99,578 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 99,578 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
6,349
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 149
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Stop lamp not working 65
Registration plate lamp not working 51
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N628 VPD is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N628 VPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N628 VPD is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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