Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD (1996)
1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD
CarHunch analysed 168 real MOT records for the 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 166 | 30.4% | 0.7 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 60% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD vehicles fall between 103,947 and 133,357 miles.
MOT History Averages
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