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H5 TWP

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,372 mi
Last recorded94,372 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 TWP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 94,372 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,312 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,278 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,889 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 85,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,827 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded out of rear floor to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch, strut mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch, strut mounting area (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated, center to rear joint.

number plate lights slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 10 Feb 2016 82,818 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded out of rear floor to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch, strut mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch, strut mounting area (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated, center to rear joint.

number plate lights slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,487 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,444 miles

Aux belt in poor condition.

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 71,444 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Aux belt in poor condition.

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,172 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 56,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,947 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,607 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,365 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H5 TWP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 H5 TWP, 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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H5 TWP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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