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N806 KBW

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,237 mi
Last recorded159,237 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN806 KBW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 159,237 miles

Exhaust very corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Underside of car at rear - chassis/suspension very corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 158,234 miles

Extensive surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2011 157,688 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 155,970 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 153,946 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 153,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 152,299 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 149,198 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 142,997 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 142,969 miles

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

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

failure unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 10 Aug 2005 135,276 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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N806 KBW is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N806 KBW, 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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N806 KBW is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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