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S166 DGX

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,536 mi
Last recorded64,536 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 DGX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 64,536 miles

Front exhaust guard loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2017 61,047 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Aug 2017 61,047 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2016 56,725 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,510 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,516 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,680 miles

ADVISED front exhaust shield loose

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,304 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,007 miles

Exhust heat sheld rattling

Front and rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,571 miles

registration plate lamps output slightly reduced.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,426 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,817 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 17,242 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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S166 DGX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S166 DGX, 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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What year was S166 DGX registered?

S166 DGX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S166 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 DGX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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