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N665 DYD

1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

153,466 mi
Last recorded153,466 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD117,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 DYD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 153,466 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 153,429 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

cut in osf tyre/both inner cv gaiers split/osf antiroll bar link worn

Fail 12 May 2009 153,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2008 150,534 miles

both front drive shaft inner CV gaiters broken

Fail 17 Mar 2008 150,534 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front drive shaft inner CV gaiters broken

Pass 1 Mar 2007 145,757 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 145,757 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front inner cv boots split

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 16 Mar 2006 140,352 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 140,288 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front drive shaft inner gaiters broken

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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N665 DYD is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N665 DYD, 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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N665 DYD is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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