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N808 TKS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

102,575 mi
Last recorded102,575 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN808 TKS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2007 102,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 May 2007 102,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N808 TKS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 111,006 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 N808 TKS, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N808 TKS registered?

N808 TKS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 January 1996.

Is N808 TKS safe to buy?

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