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N881 XTA

1996 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,715 mi
Last recorded84,715 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Legacy111,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN881 XTA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,451 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,095 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,269 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 64,392 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,193 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,206 miles

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

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

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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N881 XTA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N881 XTA, 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

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What year was N881 XTA registered?

N881 XTA is a 1996 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N881 XTA safe to buy?

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