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N992 EWP

1996 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,607 mi
Last recorded87,607 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN992 EWP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 87,607 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,296 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 87,296 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,729 miles

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

Oil leak ()

fuel filler pipe corrosion

under side of vehicle getting very rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,741 miles

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

fuel filler neck heavily coroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 85,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel filler neck heavily coroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,621 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 81,600 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge worn to limit and has deep sidewall damage ,Advise replacement

Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,600 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge worn to limit and has deep sidewall damage ,Advise replacement

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,827 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 14 Oct 2013 79,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,277 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 76,277 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,423 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 67,520 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,337 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 63,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,943 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 54,419 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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N992 EWP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N992 EWP, 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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N992 EWP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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