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N981 WGM

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

210,397 mi
Last recorded210,397 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 WGM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 210,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 210,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 209,090 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 208,637 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2022 207,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 205,721 miles

Rust and corrosion over suspension-brakes-steering components and perished bushes at prescribed areas front and rear axle but not excessively, covered also by other black material.

Fail 10 Nov 2021 205,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rust and corrosion over suspension-brakes-steering components and perished bushes at prescribed areas front and rear axle but not excessively, covered also by other black material.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 204,263 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 202,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 198,091 miles

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

minor oil leak

Pass 2 May 2017 190,773 miles

All four tyres perished

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

minor oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2017 190,404 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

All four tyres perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

minor oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 182,928 miles

Nearside Front tyres perished and split but not to cord

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres split and perished not to cord

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 175,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 175,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 171,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 171,840 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 166,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 159,561 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 149,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in both sides of steering

Fail 13 Apr 2011 149,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in both sides of steering

Pass 10 Apr 2010 138,159 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

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

P.A.S. rack damp.

Slight corrosion rear brake discs.

Slight play both sides steering rack.

o/s/r subframe mountings bushes deterioated.

Fail 21 Mar 2009 126,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear crossmember corroded,and o/s mounting bushes deterioated.

Slight corrosion all brake discs.

Slight distortion front brake discs.

Slight play steering rack.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 126,386 miles

Rear crossmember corroded,and o/s mounting bushes deterioated.

Slight corrosion all brake discs.

Slight distortion front brake discs.

Slight play steering rack.

Pass 12 Apr 2008 117,386 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 106,465 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 93,011 miles

oil leak

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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N981 WGM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N981 WGM, 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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N981 WGM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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