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N879 LCD

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,007 mi
Last recorded164,007 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 LCD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 164,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 164,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 158,391 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 154,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 150,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2012 150,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2011 145,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 134,809 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber worn on egde

corrosion to rear door shuts

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 25 Mar 2010 134,809 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake pedal rubber worn on egde

corrosion to rear door shuts

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,143 miles

N/S/R tyre is getting low

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 123,469 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2008 123,340 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2007 114,448 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 104,119 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips to windscreen †engine oil leak †noise from engine †brake pedal rubber split

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension componants +mounting rubbers perished †o/s/f tyre 1.6 mm on inner edge †both rear tyres worn on inner edges †o/s/r and n/s/f shockers have slight leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2006 104,119 miles

chips to windscreen †engine oil leak †noise from engine †brake pedal rubber split

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension componants +mounting rubbers perished †o/s/f tyre 1.6 mm on inner edge †both rear tyres worn on inner edges †o/s/r and n/s/f shockers have slight leaks

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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N879 LCD 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 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 N879 LCD, 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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N879 LCD is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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