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N6 GWP

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,563 mi
Last recorded134,563 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 GWP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 134,563 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 131,118 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 131,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 124,184 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 124,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 115,479 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 115,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 112,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 112,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 105,811 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 105,801 miles

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 105,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 100,828 miles

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

rear tailgate lock tempramental

Fail 2 Feb 2008 100,819 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

interior mirror insecure

tail gate connot be opened

Pass 30 Mar 2006 93,931 miles

ns;front;ns rear;&os front tyres worn on edges †os front & ns rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 30 Mar 2006 93,931 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ns;front;ns rear;&os front tyres worn on edges †os front & ns rear anti roll bar bushes worn

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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N6 GWP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 107,216 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N6 GWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N6 GWP registered?

N6 GWP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is N6 GWP safe to buy?

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