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N117 BRX

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,563 mi
Last recorded148,563 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 BRX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 148,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 147,418 miles

Oil leak ()

dampness around p.a.s steering reservoir

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2015 146,479 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 142,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 138,258 miles

All underbody components starting to rust.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 133,404 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 129,390 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 129,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 123,806 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 118,654 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 107,045 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 98,994 miles

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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N117 BRX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N117 BRX, 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 N117 BRX registered?

N117 BRX is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N117 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N117 BRX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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