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S53 VOB

1999 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,143 mi
Last recorded151,143 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 VOB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 151,143 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 134,458 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 119,467 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 101,957 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 86,073 miles

0/s/r tyre wall starting to split

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2006 86,073 miles

0/s/r tyre wall starting to split

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

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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S53 VOB is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S53 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S53 VOB?

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What year was S53 VOB registered?

S53 VOB is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S53 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 VOB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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