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N558 EVV

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,685 mi
Last recorded92,685 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 EVV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,685 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 92,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,446 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 81,681 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 81,681 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 75,989 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 75,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,552 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

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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N558 EVV is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N558 EVV, 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 N558 EVV registered?

N558 EVV is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N558 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N558 EVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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