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S629 KAJ

1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,494 mi
Last recorded144,494 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD102,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS629 KAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 144,494 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

n/s/f outer wing slight accident damage

Fail 14 Aug 2008 144,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

n/s/f outer wing slight accident damage

Pass 6 Jun 2007 136,457 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 136,320 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 123,678 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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S629 KAJ is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 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 LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S629 KAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy LX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy LX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S629 KAJ is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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