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N47 VNP

1995 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,351 mi
Last recorded151,351 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Subaru Legacy116,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 VNP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 151,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 148,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosin

Pass 15 Apr 2019 143,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 138,530 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

wipers smearing

Fail 6 May 2017 138,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

wipers smearing

Pass 5 May 2016 129,939 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,241 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear subframe bushs slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 128,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 128,581 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 127,661 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 127,000 miles

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

rear subframe bushs detiorated but no excess movement

Fail 26 Mar 2011 126,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 126,220 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 125,210 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 123,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 121,579 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 119,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 117,728 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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N47 VNP is a 1995 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 116,194 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 N47 VNP, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N47 VNP is a 1995 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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