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N159 MJO

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,020 mi
Last recorded106,020 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 MJO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,848 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 102,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,277 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 96,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,184 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 91,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,268 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,585 miles

Small cut in o/s front inner tyre wall.

Tyre treads getting low.

Fail 7 Mar 2007 74,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Small cut in o/s front inner tyre wall.

Tyre treads getting low.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 68,237 miles

Rear number plate starting to fade.

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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N159 MJO is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N159 MJO, 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 N159 MJO registered?

N159 MJO is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N159 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 MJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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