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S196 MGA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,151 mi
Last recorded117,151 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 MGA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 117,151 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 110,690 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 102,228 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 97,340 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 97,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

backing coming away round the edges of rear number plate but not effecting characters

Pass 1 Dec 2006 91,227 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 84,703 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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S196 MGA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S196 MGA, 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 S196 MGA registered?

S196 MGA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 December 1998.

Is S196 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S196 MGA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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