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S270 AVK

1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,468 mi
Last recorded126,468 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 AVK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 126,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 114,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 102,597 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 102,597 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 89,100 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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S270 AVK is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S270 AVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy LX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy LX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S270 AVK registered?

S270 AVK is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S270 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S270 AVK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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