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AKZ 3539

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,211 mi
Last recorded172,211 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 3539
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 172,211 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 164,261 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 153,607 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,597 miles

brake pipes corroded

underside muddy

Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,568 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 125,563 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 115,191 miles

both front wipers split on ends

Pass 4 Nov 2013 106,002 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

tested wet

Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,956 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 99,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 95,696 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 93,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 88,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,550 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 81,550 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,840 miles

front and rear anti-roll bar links worn

front brake pads becoming thin

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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AKZ 3539 is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 107,216 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 AKZ 3539, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKZ 3539 registered?

AKZ 3539 is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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