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N789 BYD

1995 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,049 mi
Last recorded142,049 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Subaru Legacy116,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 BYD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 142,049 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 142,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 120,049 miles

near side wiper blade end split

Fail 6 Aug 2007 119,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 104,304 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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N789 BYD is a 1995 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N789 BYD, 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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What year was N789 BYD registered?

N789 BYD is a 1995 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 December 1995.

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