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N151 TOP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,632 mi
Last recorded152,632 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 TOP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 152,632 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 152,632 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 142,107 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 132,196 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 132,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 121,137 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 121,137 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N151 TOP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N151 TOP, 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 N151 TOP registered?

N151 TOP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N151 TOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N151 TOP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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