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N480 DDY

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,658 mi
Last recorded181,658 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 DDY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 181,658 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 181,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 167,424 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 167,424 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 148,018 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 148,018 miles

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.

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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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?

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