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S216 ABA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,644 mi
Last recorded49,644 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 ABA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,644 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,109 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 49,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,598 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,965 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 47,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,469 miles

Front offside tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fuel tank filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 47,469 miles

Front offside tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fuel tank filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,022 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,470 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,618 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,170 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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S216 ABA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S216 ABA, 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 S216 ABA registered?

S216 ABA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S216 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 ABA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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