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N806 WLS

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,398 mi
Last recorded111,398 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN806 WLS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 111,398 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 111,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 103,122 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 103,122 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 99,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 99,962 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 97,534 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 97,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 93,328 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 93,328 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N806 WLS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 N806 WLS, 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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What year was N806 WLS registered?

N806 WLS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 27 January 1996.

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