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S809 TAW

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,449 mi
Last recorded85,449 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 TAW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 85,449 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 80,262 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine oil filter leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,460 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 77,459 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2014 74,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,617 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,053 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,484 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,922 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 54,920 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,407 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 50,407 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,362 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 40,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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S809 TAW is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S809 TAW, 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 S809 TAW registered?

S809 TAW is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S809 TAW safe to buy?

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