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S805 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,256 mi
Last recorded110,256 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 110,256 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 155,527 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 155,514 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 155,451 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 151,396 miles

advise coolant pipes corroded on engine

advise engine oil leak

advise exhaust system rattle and getting corroded

advise underbody corrosion on suspension components and mounts

advise wipers poor

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of belt

strong advise rear anti rollbar bushes worn

Fail 19 Oct 2009 151,356 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise coolant pipes corroded on engine

advise engine oil leak

advise exhaust system rattle and getting corroded

advise underbody corrosion on suspension components and mounts

advise wipers poor

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of belt

strong advise rear anti rollbar bushes worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 137,705 miles

advise front pads getting worn

advise front tyres on 2mm

advise steering vibration at low speed low revs

advise underbody corrosion starting on suspension and light underbody

Fail 24 Oct 2008 137,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise front pads getting worn

advise front tyres on 2mm

advise steering vibration at low speed low revs

advise underbody corrosion starting on suspension and light underbody

Pass 30 Oct 2007 123,159 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have play in them.

Both rear anti roll bar links have play in them.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 108,535 miles

'T' rated tyres fitted

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 108,535 miles

'T' rated tyres fitted

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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S805 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S805 VOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S805 VOA registered?

S805 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S805 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S805 VOA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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