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N403 BRR

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,805 mi
Last recorded153,805 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 BRR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 153,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 144,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 137,104 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 129,823 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 118,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 117,512 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 May 2009 97,090 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,832 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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N403 BRR is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N403 BRR, 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 N403 BRR registered?

N403 BRR is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is N403 BRR safe to buy?

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