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S796 AKN

1999 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,954 mi
Last recorded159,954 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 AKN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 159,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 146,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 133,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 118,292 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 103,926 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 103,910 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 90,406 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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S796 AKN is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,708 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 S796 AKN, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of S796 AKN?

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What year was S796 AKN registered?

S796 AKN is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S796 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S796 AKN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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