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N144 YCJ

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,116 mi
Last recorded75,116 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 YCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on the edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,848 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 73,846 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 71,398 miles

rear cross member rusty.

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,935 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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N144 YCJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N144 YCJ, 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 N144 YCJ registered?

N144 YCJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N144 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N144 YCJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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