MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,563 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak
Oil leak
front exhaust heat shield is starting to be insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
front exhaust heat shield is starting to be insecure
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?
Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N698 ESN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N698 ESN, 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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What year was N698 ESN registered?
N698 ESN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 29 March 1996.
Is N698 ESN safe to buy?
The MOT history for N698 ESN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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