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S477 OFJ

1999 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,523 mi
Last recorded133,523 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 OFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 133,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 126,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 126,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 116,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 7 Aug 2008 116,104 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 28 Jul 2007 104,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 92,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 89,655 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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S477 OFJ is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S477 OFJ, 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.

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What year was S477 OFJ registered?

S477 OFJ is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S477 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S477 OFJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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