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S139 CTC

1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,853 mi
Last recorded175,853 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD98,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 CTC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 175,853 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 175,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 148,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 146,625 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 146,416 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
8,215
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
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S139 CTC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 98,220 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 4 Cam 2.5 AWD fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S139 CTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S139 CTC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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