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N958 ABL

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,175 mi
Last recorded92,175 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN958 ABL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 92,175 miles

corrosion to rear suspension componants

o/s/f drive shaft gaiter inner clip loose

Fail 28 Aug 2009 92,145 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to rear suspension componants

o/s/f drive shaft gaiter inner clip loose

Pass 14 Nov 2008 91,343 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 90,745 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 90,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,550 miles

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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N958 ABL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N958 ABL, 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 N958 ABL registered?

N958 ABL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N958 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N958 ABL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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