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S534 AMW

1999 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,181 mi
Last recorded157,181 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS534 AMW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 157,181 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 157,181 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 148,678 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no drive to rear wheels

Fail 31 Jan 2011 148,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no drive to rear wheels

Pass 18 Jan 2010 140,811 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 140,811 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 133,682 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

rear brake discs have advanced wear

Pass 8 Feb 2008 127,611 miles

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 outer cv gaiter starting to split

rear exhaust section very rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2007 115,874 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 104,368 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box cracked at tail pipe joint (not blowing)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 104,368 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box cracked at tail pipe joint (not blowing)

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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S534 AMW is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S534 AMW, 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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S534 AMW is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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