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N544 SNL

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,274 mi
Last recorded162,274 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 SNL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 162,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2008 162,250 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2008 162,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 138,420 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 122,818 miles

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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N544 SNL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N544 SNL, 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 N544 SNL registered?

N544 SNL is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N544 SNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N544 SNL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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