CarVerify

Free Car Check

N940 FSM

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Red Petrol 2212cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,459 mi
Last recorded196,459 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 FSM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 196,459 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 185,969 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 185,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 174,332 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 174,332 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet sometimes not catching properly

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
Full Subaru Legacy GX 4WD reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N940 FSM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 111,398 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 GX 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N940 FSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N940 FSM?

You can check the full history of N940 FSM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N940 FSM registered?

N940 FSM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N940 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N940 FSM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N940 FSM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N940 FSM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.