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N230 JOT

1996 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,388 mi
Last recorded110,388 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 JOT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 110,388 miles

front tyres worn edges

wear front disc

Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,956 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 19 Jun 2009 102,667 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 18 Jun 2008 91,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,955 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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N230 JOT is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N230 JOT, 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 N230 JOT registered?

N230 JOT is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N230 JOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N230 JOT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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