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N814 KBW

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,008 mi
Last recorded128,008 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN814 KBW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 128,008 miles

o/s and n/s front brake pipes coated in grease restricting proper inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2013 122,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension rusted

Rear under body rusted

Fail 5 Feb 2013 122,869 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension rusted

Rear under body rusted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 120,586 miles

No centre-rear seatbelt fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2012 120,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No centre-rear seatbelt fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 118,525 miles

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2011 118,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2010 116,363 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 116,363 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 111,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 111,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 108,364 miles

offside front brake binding on slightly.

rear centre seat belt missing

Pass 20 Feb 2007 104,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 100,767 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 100,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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N814 KBW is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N814 KBW, 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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N814 KBW is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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