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N241 XMS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,965 mi
Last recorded115,965 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN241 XMS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 115,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 109,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall and tread low

nearside rear tyre tread on limit

slight play in n/s/f anti-dive link

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 24 Feb 2011 109,801 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall and tread low

nearside rear tyre tread on limit

slight play in n/s/f anti-dive link

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 26 Feb 2010 103,752 miles

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bushes

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2009 98,049 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERRISHED AND SPLIT.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 97,955 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERRISHED AND SPLIT.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 92,194 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 92,150 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 87,898 miles

exhaust downpipe heatshield is loose

rear offside steel brake pipe is corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,515 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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N241 XMS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N241 XMS, 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

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What year was N241 XMS registered?

N241 XMS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N241 XMS safe to buy?

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