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N42 OAM

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,083 mi
Last recorded181,083 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 OAM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 181,083 miles

front disc's in poor condition

ns inner cv boot deep cracks

nsf tyre on wear limit

osf indicator lens missing

rear exhaust box in poor condition

snail on inside of windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2013 178,198 miles

body damage to osf wing / bumper / indicator; all secure with no sharp edges

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 171,823 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front indicator lense missing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 171,823 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front indicator lense missing

Pass 5 Nov 2011 165,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf lower swivel dust cover split

Pass 4 Sep 2010 158,534 miles

front no plate broken

play in both os & ns rear roll bar drop links

Pass 27 Aug 2009 149,817 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s & n/s rear roll bar links slight play

o/s/r tyre near wear limit

rear disc's in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2009 149,817 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s & n/s rear roll bar links slight play

o/s/r tyre near wear limit

rear disc's in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2008 138,066 miles

front brakes unbalanced

o/s/f brake pad getting low

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Fail 1 Sep 2008 138,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes unbalanced

o/s/f brake pad getting low

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2007 128,884 miles

rear disc's & pads in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2006 121,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 109,511 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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N42 OAM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N42 OAM, 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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N42 OAM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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