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S162 AEC

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,309 mi
Last recorded100,309 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 AEC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2008 100,309 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 95,775 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 91,067 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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S162 AEC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S162 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S162 AEC registered?

S162 AEC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S162 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 AEC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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