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N742 BWG

1995 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

265,634 mi
Last recorded265,634 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Subaru Legacy116,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 BWG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 265,634 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2009 265,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Oil sump excessively deteriorated

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Feb 2008 247,404 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalyst rear flange corroded thin

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

exhaust rear flange corroded thin

Fail 11 Feb 2008 247,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalyst rear flange corroded thin

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

exhaust rear flange corroded thin

Pass 7 Feb 2007 225,487 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalyst rear flange corroded thin

exhaust system rear flange corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2006 196,378 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

near side front drive shaft inner gaiter slight cracking

near side rear tyre worn 1.6-2mm on inside edge.(advise replacement asap)

puncture in near side rear tyre outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating

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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N742 BWG is a 1995 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N742 BWG, 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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N742 BWG is a 1995 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 October 1995.

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