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N229 NCW

2007 Subaru Legacy

Silver Gas bi-fuel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,097 mi
Last recorded172,097 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 NCW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 172,097 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

nearside and offside rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2010 172,081 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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)

nearside and offside rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 156,556 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 156,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 118,304 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 118,188 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,111 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 88,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N229 NCW is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 87,409 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N229 NCW, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N229 NCW registered?

N229 NCW is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is N229 NCW safe to buy?

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