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V85 LNG

1996 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,897 mi
Last recorded171,897 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 LNG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2008 171,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 171,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 157,112 miles
Fail 7 May 2007 157,112 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slight oil leak from front diff

Pass 24 May 2006 145,800 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V85 LNG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V85 LNG, 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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What year was V85 LNG registered?

V85 LNG is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is V85 LNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 LNG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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