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N456 KPV

1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,472 mi
Last recorded134,472 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD123,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 KPV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls 4WD
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 134,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2007 130,986 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 122,056 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 121,900 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N456 KPV is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N456 KPV, 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 N456 KPV registered?

N456 KPV is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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