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N130 FKJ

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,021 mi
Last recorded207,021 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 FKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 207,021 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 191,128 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 162,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 146,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 146,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N130 FKJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N130 FKJ, 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 N130 FKJ registered?

N130 FKJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N130 FKJ safe to buy?

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