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N244 XMS

1996 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,524 mi
Last recorded154,524 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN244 XMS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 154,524 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2008 140,403 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 140,398 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 128,578 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 109,031 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 97,462 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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N244 XMS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N244 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.

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What year was N244 XMS registered?

N244 XMS is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N244 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N244 XMS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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