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S648 JST

1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

30,185 mi
Last recorded30,185 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD98,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 JST
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2008 30,185 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear back plates corroded

rear shocks corroded

rear tyres perrished

Fail 29 Jun 2007 24,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,020 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 17,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
8,215
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
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S648 JST is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 98,220 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 4 Cam 2.5 AWD fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S648 JST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S648 JST is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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