MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
near side rear wheel rim damaged ( inner rim)
slight exhaust blow
slight play in off side front steering rack
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Battery insecure
Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outter edge
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake pads wearing thin
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat fitted to offside rear seatbelt
nearside front tyre bold on both edges
nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner rim
offside front tyre bold on inner edge
steering rack moving in mounts slightly
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat fitted to offside rear seatbelt
nearside front tyre bold on both edges
nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner rim
offside front tyre bold on inner edge
steering rack moving in mounts slightly
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N480 DDY is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,713 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 N480 DDY, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N480 DDY registered?
N480 DDY is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 December 1997.
Is N480 DDY safe to buy?
The MOT history for N480 DDY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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