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N825 GOT

1996 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,137 mi
Last recorded73,137 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN825 GOT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,137 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 73,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,005 miles

Binding to NSR brake

Surface corrosion to OSR brake disc

Pass 31 Mar 2008 68,267 miles

Slight binding to nearside rear brake

Fail 26 Mar 2007 64,860 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 64,860 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 59,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear number plate bit deteriorated.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,406 miles

Rear number plate bit deteriorated.

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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N825 GOT is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N825 GOT, 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 N825 GOT registered?

N825 GOT is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N825 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N825 GOT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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