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S545 TPW

1999 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,436 mi
Last recorded152,436 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 TPW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2014 152,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front antiroll bar D bushs worn

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 143,575 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre multiple cuts

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Sep 2013 143,430 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre multiple cuts

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2012 143,310 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in screen

Fail 26 Nov 2010 142,673 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 142,673 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 134,494 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 131,240 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 121,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2007 121,891 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2006 113,121 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

o/s/f brake pads low

Fail 27 Oct 2006 113,121 miles

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

all 4 tyres getting low

o/s/f brake pads low

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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S545 TPW is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S545 TPW, 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 S545 TPW registered?

S545 TPW is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 January 1999.

Is S545 TPW safe to buy?

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