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N436 BNN

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,794 mi
Last recorded120,794 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN436 BNN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 120,794 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rear suspension components corroding

slight movement in both inner rack joints

slight unballance on front brakes

Pass 17 Apr 2007 119,643 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 115,884 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre approaching legal tread depth

Fail 6 Apr 2006 115,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside rear tyre approaching legal tread depth

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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N436 BNN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N436 BNN, 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 N436 BNN registered?

N436 BNN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N436 BNN safe to buy?

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