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S657 YAN

1999 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,459 mi
Last recorded147,459 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 YAN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 147,459 miles

multiple engine oil leaks

o/s wiper detereorating

Pass 30 Nov 2016 139,832 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 135,416 miles

slight engine oil leaks and rear diff area

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 135,416 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight engine oil leaks and rear diff area

Pass 15 Dec 2014 129,193 miles

Rear shock absorber damping effect weak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 124,166 miles

Rear shockabsorbers damping effect weak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 124,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear shockabsorbers damping effect weak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 119,837 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 116,112 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Number plates starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 109,554 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 104,068 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 104,068 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate has slight damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 98,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edg

Pass 22 Dec 2008 98,364 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edg

Fail 5 Dec 2007 91,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 91,012 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 83,335 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 83,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 76,343 miles

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

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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S657 YAN is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S657 YAN, 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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S657 YAN is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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