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N605 SOC

1996 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,806 mi
Last recorded94,806 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN605 SOC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,806 miles

vehicle underside/suspension and brake components surface corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2013 99,806 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle underside/suspension and brake components surface corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2007 88,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 81,421 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 81,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N605 SOC 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 N605 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.

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What year was N605 SOC registered?

N605 SOC is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N605 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N605 SOC 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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