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N522 BMO

1996 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,166 mi
Last recorded181,166 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 BMO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2010 181,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 181,166 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 180,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 176,215 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 176,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 161,697 miles

offside rear tyre low in tread. front number plate in poor condition.

Fail 14 Sep 2006 161,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre low in tread. front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 150,307 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 150,307 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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N522 BMO is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N522 BMO, 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.

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What year was N522 BMO registered?

N522 BMO is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N522 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N522 BMO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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