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N780 HPW

1996 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,587 mi
Last recorded45,587 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN780 HPW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,587 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,281 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 22 Jan 2009 33,676 miles

Front and rear anti roll bar end links all have wear in them

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,509 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,447 miles

Slight wear in front and rear anti roll bar end links

Pass 2 Feb 2006 24,262 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 24,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N780 HPW is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N780 HPW, 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 N780 HPW registered?

N780 HPW is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N780 HPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N780 HPW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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