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N470 XTA

1996 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,445 mi
Last recorded136,445 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN470 XTA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 136,445 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 146,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 142,427 miles

O/S/F inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 12 Oct 2010 142,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner cv boot leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2009 140,745 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 140,745 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 139,574 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 139,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 138,554 miles

advise front pads q rated tyres fitted

Pass 19 May 2006 137,535 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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N470 XTA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N470 XTA, 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 N470 XTA registered?

N470 XTA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N470 XTA safe to buy?

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