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N979 MNS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,919 mi
Last recorded93,919 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 MNS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,919 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 93,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 91,318 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front valance cross member slightly corroded

slight cuts on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2009 88,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 86,547 miles

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

slight cuts on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 85,429 miles

slight cuts on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 10 May 2006 83,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 83,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N979 MNS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N979 MNS, 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 N979 MNS registered?

N979 MNS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N979 MNS safe to buy?

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