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N58 BNN

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

99,297 mi
Last recorded99,297 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN58 BNN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 99,297 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 99,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 100,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats removed airbags removed

Pass 19 Sep 2009 101,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 99,401 miles

both front drop links slightly worn

both rear drop links slightly worn

enginie oil leak

exhaust poor at places

front discs and pads partly word and corrodded

gear box oil leak

slight nick out n/s/f outter side wall

Fail 30 Jun 2008 99,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front drop links slightly worn

both rear drop links slightly worn

enginie oil leak

exhaust poor at places

front discs and pads partly word and corrodded

gear box oil leak

slight nick out n/s/f outter side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2007 92,260 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 92,260 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

note:-child seat n/s/r belt

slight exhaust leak @ pipe just after cat

slihgt play n/s/f inner rack end

Pass 28 Jun 2006 84,305 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 84,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 84,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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N58 BNN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N58 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.

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N58 BNN is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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