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S51 VOB

1999 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,137 mi
Last recorded111,137 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 VOB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 111,137 miles

Oil leak ()

jacking points folded

no indicators on 7 pin towbar

when foglights or brake lights are operated there is a cross function on 7 pin tow bar test

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad pedal worn

Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,811 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad pedal worn

Fail 27 Jun 2014 100,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,407 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,937 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 93,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,444 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,000 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 80,916 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,052 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

rear wiper blade is defective

Fail 1 Jun 2010 73,052 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

rear wiper blade is defective

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,815 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,938 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,034 miles

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

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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S51 VOB is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S51 VOB, 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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S51 VOB is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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