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N37 NMW

1999 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,640 mi
Last recorded77,640 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 NMW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 77,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 68,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 62,376 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,574 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 55,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

rear end suspension under side corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 54,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,937 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,172 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily perished with small splits

Fail 30 Jun 2016 49,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished with large splits (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre heavily perished with small splits

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,295 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 44,294 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2014 37,081 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,376 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,981 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 31,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all wipers worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

slight fraying to offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,588 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,389 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 26,127 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 May 2008 26,127 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,193 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,739 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 20,724 miles

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

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

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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N37 NMW is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,708 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 N37 NMW, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N37 NMW registered?

N37 NMW is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is N37 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N37 NMW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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