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N466 AKJ

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,132 mi
Last recorded195,132 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN466 AKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 195,132 miles

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

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

corrosion in rear silencer

exhaust heat shield insecure

play in rack ends

Pass 8 Oct 2012 184,466 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 174,474 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 164,072 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 164,072 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 157,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 149,908 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 138,381 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 137,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 121,780 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 121,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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N466 AKJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N466 AKJ, 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 N466 AKJ registered?

N466 AKJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N466 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N466 AKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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