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N989 LWT

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

White Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,177 mi
Last recorded200,177 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 LWT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 200,177 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 200,164 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 166,462 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 166,453 miles

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

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
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N989 LWT is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in White with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N989 LWT, 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.

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What year was N989 LWT registered?

N989 LWT is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N989 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 LWT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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