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NIL 4399

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,478 mi
Last recorded101,478 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 4399
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 101,478 miles

cv boots poor/ coil springs corroded/ all tyres poor/ / n/s/ sill damaged/ corrosion onchassis members/ oil leaks

Fail 11 Aug 2010 101,380 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cv boots poor/ coil springs corroded/ all tyres poor/ / n/s/ sill damaged/ corrosion onchassis members/ oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2009 92,266 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 92,256 miles

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

Brake back plates corroded

Damageto offside outer sill

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear subframe rusted

Pass 12 May 2008 86,784 miles

OIL LEAK.

Pass 14 May 2007 80,243 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 80,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 73,107 miles

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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NIL 4399 is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,713 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 NIL 4399, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NIL 4399 registered?

NIL 4399 is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is NIL 4399 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 4399 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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