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S256 XCA

1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,980 mi
Last recorded119,980 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD98,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 XCA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2009 119,980 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 105,524 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 63,199 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
8,215
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Full Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD reliability report

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S256 XCA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 98,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S256 XCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S256 XCA registered?

S256 XCA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S256 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 XCA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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