MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear number plate lamps down on output
exhaust poor condition
front brake discs pitting inner surfaces
nearside front steering rack boot soon needs replacing
slight bind offside front brake
both rear number plate lamps down on output
exhaust poor condition
front brake discs pitting inner surfaces
nearside front steering rack boot soon needs replacing
slight bind offside front brake
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both rear tyres wearing inner edges not yet showing cords
nearside front tyre at 2.0mm offside front tyre at 2.0mm
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S229 APA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S229 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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What year was S229 APA registered?
S229 APA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 1998.
Is S229 APA safe to buy?
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