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N258 YUJ

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,949 mi
Last recorded112,949 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 YUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 112,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,107 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,484 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 110,371 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 110,371 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,765 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 106,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 105,317 miles

surface corrosion on suspension arms etc under car

windscreen starting to go white around edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 103,592 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,461 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 95,934 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 90,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,635 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 81,962 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 76,826 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 71,362 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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N258 YUJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N258 YUJ, 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 N258 YUJ registered?

N258 YUJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N258 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N258 YUJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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