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JIB 4050

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,610 mi
Last recorded136,610 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 4050
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 136,610 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 135,538 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 135,538 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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JIB 4050 is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JIB 4050, 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 JIB 4050 registered?

JIB 4050 is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is JIB 4050 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIB 4050 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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