MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,834 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
P/S DRIVE BOOT SPLIT
Oil leak
P/S DRIVE BOOT SPLIT
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
OIL LEAK ON EXAUST
Oil leak
front exhaust heatshield loose,o/s/f tyre low tread,n/s inner sill suspension area deteriorated and damaged,n/s/r outer sill.
front exhaust joint stud missing,o/s/r stabilizer arm bushes deteriorated,n/s/r strut corroded and slightly damp,n/s/r and o/s/r inner bumper mountings missing,o/s bottom balljoint locking nut not original,
o/s washer jet,o/s/f door,headlamp beam pattern o/s/f,n/s/f inner driveshaft boot,o/s/f driveshaft boot,centre exhaust deteriorated,engine oil leak,sump corroded,
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front exhaust heatshield loose,o/s/f tyre low tread,n/s inner sill suspension area deteriorated and damaged,n/s/r outer sill.
front exhaust joint stud missing,o/s/r stabilizer arm bushes deteriorated,n/s/r strut corroded and slightly damp,n/s/r and o/s/r inner bumper mountings missing,o/s bottom balljoint locking nut not original,
o/s washer jet,o/s/f door,headlamp beam pattern o/s/f,n/s/f inner driveshaft boot,o/s/f driveshaft boot,centre exhaust deteriorated,engine oil leak,sump corroded,
n/s/f inner driveshaft boot burst,oil leak,o/s washer jet,n/s indicator light broken,o/s headlamp chip,
o/s/f exhaust pipe heatshield insecure,rear suspension mounting areas corroded,fuel tank breather pipe corroded,rear main suspension bushes deteriorated,
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f inner driveshaft boot burst,oil leak,o/s washer jet,n/s indicator light broken,o/s headlamp chip,
o/s/f exhaust pipe heatshield insecure,rear suspension mounting areas corroded,fuel tank breather pipe corroded,rear main suspension bushes deteriorated,
Advise strip and clean all brakes
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?
Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N831 ESN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,956 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N831 ESN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N831 ESN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 26 April 1996.
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