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V296 NER

2000 Subaru Legacy

Brown Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,105 mi
Last recorded178,105 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 NER
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 178,105 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 178,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 171,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 discs worn and rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2010 161,653 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2010 161,314 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s wing repeter partialy working

Pass 21 Sep 2009 152,556 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 152,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 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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V296 NER is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Brown with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 100,108 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 V296 NER, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V296 NER registered?

V296 NER is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V296 NER safe to buy?

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