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N987 JVS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,510 mi
Last recorded65,510 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 JVS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,510 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 61,679 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 57,931 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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N987 JVS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N987 JVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N987 JVS?

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What year was N987 JVS registered?

N987 JVS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N987 JVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N987 JVS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N987 JVS have outstanding finance?

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