CarVerify

Free Car Check

N547 SOC

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,856 mi
Last recorded123,856 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 SOC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 123,856 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 117,498 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks from engine

Fail 25 Jun 2013 117,441 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 19 Jun 2012 110,692 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 110,614 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 104,960 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 104,820 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 100,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,573 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine timing belt replacement

Fail 27 Jun 2009 94,245 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine timing belt replacement

Pass 11 Apr 2008 85,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 85,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 77,134 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 67,514 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 67,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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
Full Subaru Legacy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N547 SOC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N547 SOC, 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

How do I check the history of N547 SOC?

You can check the full history of N547 SOC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N547 SOC registered?

N547 SOC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N547 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N547 SOC shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N547 SOC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N547 SOC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.