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N998 SOS

1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,293 mi
Last recorded100,293 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD111,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 SOS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2006 100,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 95,194 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 95,189 miles

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

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

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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N998 SOS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N998 SOS, 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 N998 SOS registered?

N998 SOS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N998 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N998 SOS shows 3 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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