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N391 CVN

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,397 mi
Last recorded193,397 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN391 CVN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 193,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 187,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease slighty (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 182,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 175,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 165,919 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 165,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 157,860 miles

Offside Front fluid around o/s/f brake caliper bleed nipple , customer confirmed "cleaning fluid "Not brake fluid .

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 151,088 miles

Exhaust heat wrap material fitted to entire system.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with heavy layer of paint (1.1.11 (c))

Non standard insulation material fitted under bonnet and around engine compartment.Although fitted securely,unable to determine if material is heat/fire resistant. Recommend removal and fitting of genuine Subaru parts.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with heavy layer of paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 151,088 miles

Exhaust heat wrap material fitted to entire system.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with heavy layer of paint (1.1.11 (c))

Non standard insulation material fitted under bonnet and around engine compartment.Although fitted securely,unable to determine if material is heat/fire resistant. Recommend removal and fitting of genuine Subaru parts.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with heavy layer of paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all three (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 136,325 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 126,543 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both front links worn (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both rear links worn (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces rusting (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusting (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,824 miles

EMISSIONS TESTED ON LPG

Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Hazard warning light switch obscured and difficult to reach.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 104,733 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Hazard warning light switch obscured and difficult to reach.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,936 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,934 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,860 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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N391 CVN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N391 CVN, 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 N391 CVN registered?

N391 CVN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N391 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N391 CVN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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