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N639 AKM

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,867 mi
Last recorded79,867 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN639 AKM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,867 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

o/s/f wiper blade slightly split

Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,193 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Fail 31 Mar 2008 68,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front no plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2005 63,026 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
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N639 AKM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 111,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy GX 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N639 AKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N639 AKM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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