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N303 OAM

1996 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,918 mi
Last recorded50,918 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 OAM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,918 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,651 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 47,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,128 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 44,028 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 124,106 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 113,912 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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N303 OAM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in White 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 N303 OAM, 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 N303 OAM registered?

N303 OAM is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N303 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N303 OAM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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