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N290 HUY

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,319 mi
Last recorded121,319 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 HUY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,319 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 121,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 114,801 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 114,801 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 109,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 102,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 96,416 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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N290 HUY is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N290 HUY, 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 N290 HUY registered?

N290 HUY is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N290 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N290 HUY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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