MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,082 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front tyres cracked
Front tyres cracked/perished.
Front tyres worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front tyres cracked/perished.
Front tyres worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
link pipe corroded on joint
wiper blades torn on edges
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wiper blades torn on edges
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S226 APA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 S226 APA, 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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S226 APA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S226 APA safe to buy?
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