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N95 NMR

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN95 NMR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 114,563 miles

both front drop link bushes worn

both front outer driveshaft joints worn

corrosion on rear subframe

cracking on nearside outer CV gaiter

nearside rear tyre worn

offside headlight near definition limit

wear in nearside inner driveshaft joint

Fail 10 Dec 2012 114,555 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front drop link bushes worn

both front outer driveshaft joints worn

corrosion on rear subframe

cracking on nearside outer CV gaiter

nearside rear tyre worn

offside headlight near definition limit

wear in nearside inner driveshaft joint

Pass 8 Dec 2011 106,885 miles

nearside outer sill dented

nearside rear tyre on wear limit

offside headlight on defintion limit

wear in both front drop link bushes

Fail 14 Jan 2011 102,543 miles

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

damage on nearside outer sill

offside headlight near definition limit

slight wear in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 14 Jan 2011 102,543 miles

damage on nearside outer sill

offside headlight near definition limit

slight wear in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 10 Dec 2010 101,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

damage nearside outer sill

nearside rear shocker weeping

Pass 14 Dec 2009 93,608 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber weeping

wear in both front anti roll bar drop link bushes

Fail 11 Dec 2009 93,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber weeping

wear in both front anti roll bar drop link bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2008 86,701 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 28 Nov 2008 86,486 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear drop link upper bushes worn

interior mirror missing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 80,092 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 80,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,257 miles

Advise condition of os wiper blade

Advise right hand number plate light dim

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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N95 NMR is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N95 NMR, 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 N95 NMR registered?

N95 NMR is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N95 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N95 NMR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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