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ULZ 8370

1996 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,564 mi
Last recorded115,564 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULZ 8370
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 129,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhausy system deteriorated

n/s and o/s front tyres on legal limit!

Pass 27 Sep 2012 107,351 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 26 Sep 2011 162,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 162,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 154,968 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 133,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 118,779 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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ULZ 8370 is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ULZ 8370, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ULZ 8370 registered?

ULZ 8370 is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is ULZ 8370 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULZ 8370 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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