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N640 VPD

1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,758 mi
Last recorded127,758 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD117,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 VPD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 127,758 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroding

front number plate discolouring

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside front shock absorber damp

rear axle oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

steering rack gaitors perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2008 127,758 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroding

front number plate discolouring

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside front shock absorber damp

rear axle oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

steering rack gaitors perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2007 117,956 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

all drop link bushes perishing

all flexible brake hoses perishing

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2007 117,956 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

all drop link bushes perishing

all flexible brake hoses perishing

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2006 109,605 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 109,393 miles

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

offside front c.v.joint "cracking" on turning

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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N640 VPD is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N640 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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N640 VPD is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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