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N827 GOT

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,743 mi
Last recorded164,743 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN827 GOT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 164,743 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti rollbar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti rollbar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 164,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti rollbar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti rollbar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 161,709 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 159,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 156,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 156,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 151,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 151,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 147,324 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 142,592 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear brake dics slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2009 132,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 132,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 123,098 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 114,479 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 108,310 miles

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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N827 GOT is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N827 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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N827 GOT is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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