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N791 UAA

1996 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,359 mi
Last recorded86,359 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN791 UAA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,359 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,767 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,464 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,957 miles

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

battery loose

Fail 8 Nov 2010 82,948 miles

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

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

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

battery loose

Pass 15 Jul 2009 81,604 miles

front and rear both sides antirollbar link bushes worn

Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,981 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,647 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,615 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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N791 UAA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,212cc 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 N791 UAA, 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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What year was N791 UAA registered?

N791 UAA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N791 UAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N791 UAA 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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