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N42 WUJ

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,734 mi
Last recorded189,734 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 189,734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 183,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 175,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 160,517 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2006 150,467 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 150,467 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

nail in tyre

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 WUJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N42 WUJ, 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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How do I check the history of N42 WUJ?

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What year was N42 WUJ registered?

N42 WUJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N42 WUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N42 WUJ shows 6 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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