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N83 WRS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,303 mi
Last recorded156,303 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 WRS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 156,303 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 155,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 150,488 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

repaires not fully checked due to underseal & shuts

Pass 2 Mar 2009 143,806 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 135,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 124,239 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 117,194 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 104,620 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Extensive corrosion on underside of body & on various components underneath.

Pinhole in o/s front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Various suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.

Fail 18 Jul 2005 104,620 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Extensive corrosion on underside of body & on various components underneath.

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

Pinhole in o/s front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Various suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.

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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N83 WRS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N83 WRS, 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 N83 WRS registered?

N83 WRS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N83 WRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N83 WRS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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