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N478 SCU

1996 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,710 mi
Last recorded172,710 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 SCU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 172,710 miles

Advise rear subframe starting corrode

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2008 172,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise rear subframe starting corrode

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2007 156,993 miles

slight corrosion at near side rear anti roll bar mount.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 143,448 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 123,001 miles

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.

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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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

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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.

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