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S160 TKL

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,469 mi
Last recorded169,469 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 TKL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 169,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosio to under side of car

Fail 17 Feb 2012 169,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 165,236 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear sub frame

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 11 Aug 2010 165,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy surface corrosion to rear sub frame

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 11 Feb 2010 163,778 miles

both wiper rubbers split

offside front sidelight dim

offside inner constant velocity gaiter split

Pass 12 Feb 2009 158,664 miles

nearside wiper rubber starting to split

offside rear shock absorber badly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 152,821 miles

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outer constant velocity joint gaiter insecure on drive shaft

offside front sidelight dim

Fail 12 Feb 2008 152,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outer constant velocity joint gaiter insecure on drive shaft

offside front sidelight dim

Pass 16 Feb 2007 146,824 miles

nearside rear shock absorber leaking.Offside rear shock absorber badly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2006 134,829 miles

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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S160 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S160 TKL, 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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S160 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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