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S470 XDA

1999 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,831 mi
Last recorded79,831 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 XDA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 79,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 78,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,156 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,870 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,376 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,407 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,904 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,648 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,053 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,691 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 68,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,541 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,518 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,769 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 62,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,034 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 57,262 miles

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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S470 XDA is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,708 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 S470 XDA, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S470 XDA?

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What year was S470 XDA registered?

S470 XDA is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S470 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 XDA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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