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N10 EXL

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,768 mi
Last recorded174,768 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 EXL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 174,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 164,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

offside mirror damaged

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 148,469 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2013 127,220 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

offside mirror damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2013 127,220 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

offside mirror damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2012 107,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2011 84,401 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,978 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 71,477 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,209 miles

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWAALL DAMAGE CHORDS NOT EXPOSSED

Pass 17 Jan 2008 68,690 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 66,132 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 59,349 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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N10 EXL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 107,216 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 N10 EXL, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N10 EXL registered?

N10 EXL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is N10 EXL safe to buy?

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