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N346 JOR

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,990 mi
Last recorded166,990 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 JOR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 166,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust hanger not fitted correctly

Pass 5 Nov 2009 161,325 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 161,302 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 153,008 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 145,556 miles

advise rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2007 145,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2006 137,050 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 132,514 miles

nearside front indicator damaged.

Fail 17 Jan 2006 132,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front indicator damaged. †unable to measure brake pads. †slight binding at nearside front brake.

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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N346 JOR is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N346 JOR, 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 N346 JOR registered?

N346 JOR is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N346 JOR safe to buy?

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