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S770 KDG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,046 mi
Last recorded161,046 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 KDG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2012 161,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

tow bar socket not tested (tester will not plug in), engine leaking oil, offside engine bank manifold blowing and close to failure, offside rack worn and close to failure

Pass 18 Aug 2010 149,300 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s head light lens deteriorating

o/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 4 Sep 2009 138,600 miles

front pads very low

both front cv boots slightly leaking grease

headlights only just have a beam image

nearside rear antiroll bar link has slight play

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not showing cords

Pass 3 Sep 2008 125,119 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 125,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 125,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 112,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 102,272 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 91,007 miles

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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S770 KDG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 107,216 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 S770 KDG, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S770 KDG registered?

S770 KDG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S770 KDG safe to buy?

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