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N948 DSN

1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,975 mi
Last recorded121,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD123,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 DSN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls 4WD
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 121,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 118,221 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 118,213 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 109,254 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 109,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD?

Based on 436 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,957
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
position lamp(s) not working 24
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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N948 DSN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 123,056 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 Gls 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N948 DSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N948 DSN registered?

N948 DSN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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