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N173 TOP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,100 mi
Last recorded193,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 TOP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 193,100 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 191,224 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 191,220 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 185,897 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 179,033 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 171,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 163,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 155,973 miles

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

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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N173 TOP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N173 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 N173 TOP registered?

N173 TOP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N173 TOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N173 TOP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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