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N27 OFE

1996 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,064 mi
Last recorded173,064 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 OFE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 173,064 miles

b pipes slightly corroded

slight floor corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2010 171,706 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2010 171,706 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 170,205 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 170,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n\s\f lower ball joint dust seal split + rear sus bushes starting to perish + rear section starting to deteriorate + rear diff whine + engine oil spillage on steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2008 163,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 154,653 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 147,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 147,955 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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N27 OFE is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N27 OFE, 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 N27 OFE registered?

N27 OFE is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N27 OFE safe to buy?

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