MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Advise rear subframe starting corrode
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advise rear subframe starting corrode
Battery insecure
slight corrosion at near side rear anti roll bar mount.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
N478 SCU is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 N478 SCU, 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
How do I check the history of N478 SCU?
You can check the full history of N478 SCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was N478 SCU registered?
N478 SCU is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 June 1996.
Is N478 SCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for N478 SCU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N478 SCU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N478 SCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.