MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
heavy surface corrosion to rear sub frame
offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge
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
both wiper rubbers split
offside front sidelight dim
offside inner constant velocity gaiter split
nearside wiper rubber starting to split
offside rear shock absorber badly corroded
coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
nearside outer constant velocity joint gaiter insecure on drive shaft
offside front sidelight dim
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
nearside rear shock absorber leaking.Offside rear shock absorber badly corroded
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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