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N639 MNJ

1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,073 mi
Last recorded157,073 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD117,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN639 MNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 157,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 157,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 152,393 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 146,178 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 146,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER SPLIT

Pass 28 Dec 2005 142,143 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 142,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear not accessable

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
6,349
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 149
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Stop lamp not working 65
Registration plate lamp not working 51
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N639 MNJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,956 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N639 MNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N639 MNJ registered?

N639 MNJ is a 1996 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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