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N235 YHP

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,438 mi
Last recorded89,438 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 YHP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2013 89,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,438 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 84,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,225 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,194 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 78,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,377 miles

near side front inner drive boot split

Fail 13 Jan 2010 69,377 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

near side front inner drive boot split

Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,421 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 61,421 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 50,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,852 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,600 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 25,323 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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N235 YHP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N235 YHP, 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 N235 YHP registered?

N235 YHP is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N235 YHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N235 YHP shows 14 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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