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N207 DSP

1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,025 mi
Last recorded177,025 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD123,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 DSP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls 4WD
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 177,025 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 177,025 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 173,622 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 173,622 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 168,879 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD?

Based on 436 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,957
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
position lamp(s) not working 24
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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N207 DSP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 123,056 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 Gls 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N207 DSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N207 DSP registered?

N207 DSP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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