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E16 MAY

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,471 mi
Last recorded159,471 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 MAY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 159,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 145,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 145,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 140,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 132,557 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 132,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 123,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f inner cv gaitor split

Fail 4 Sep 2008 123,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f inner cv joint gaitor split.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 119,018 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 109,761 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2005 109,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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E16 MAY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E16 MAY, 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 E16 MAY registered?

E16 MAY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E16 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 MAY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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