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S221 VOE

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,241 mi
Last recorded183,241 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 VOE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 183,241 miles

front & rear brake disc's corroded / worn front & rear brake pads appear thin

nearside & offside front driveshaft inner c.v gaiters split

nearside mirror damaged

offside wiper blade split

oil leaks

windscreen damage

Fail 7 Feb 2008 183,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

front & rear brake disc's corroded / worn front & rear brake pads appear thin

nearside & offside front driveshaft inner c.v gaiters split

nearside front tyre bald on edges / tread depth 1.6mm [ STRONG ADVISORY]

nearside mirror damaged

offside wiper blade split

oil leaks

windscreen damage

Pass 1 Feb 2007 163,171 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 163,170 miles

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

brake fluid below maximum

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside front anti roll bar drop link worn

offside front bumper damaged

oil leak

rear anti roll bar drop links worn

rear exhaust box in poor condition

steering rack gaitors perished

stone chip in front screen

Pass 7 Feb 2006 144,349 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 144,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and close to limit

play in nearside rear anti role bar drop link

reaqr exhaust box corroded

slight noise from rear hubs

slight oil leak

stone chip in front screen

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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S221 VOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S221 VOE, 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 S221 VOE registered?

S221 VOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S221 VOE safe to buy?

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