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N771 UPA

1996 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,995 mi
Last recorded92,995 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN771 UPA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,995 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,999 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

small split in n/s inner drive boot

Pass 25 Sep 2010 84,610 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

o/s/f brake discs scored

oil leaking from engine

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/f link pin

slight play in o/s/r link pin

Fail 25 Sep 2010 84,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

o/s/f brake discs scored

oil leaking from engine

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/f link pin

slight play in o/s/r link pin

Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,669 miles

front wipers

oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,871 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,387 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 63,121 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,121 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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N771 UPA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N771 UPA, 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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N771 UPA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N771 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N771 UPA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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