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S809 WYA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

83,228 mi
Last recorded83,228 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 WYA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 83,228 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 79,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 79,125 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Ball joint nut (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 73,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 69,545 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,040 miles

Front both front brake hoses not secured to struts

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 64,036 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front brake hoses not secured to struts

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,843 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 59,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,151 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 12 Feb 2018 58,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

front and rear registration plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,781 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 13 Feb 2017 56,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear registration plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 55,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,788 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f inner cv gaitors weeping slightly

some underbody body corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate damaged

o/s/f inner cv boot weaping

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 1 Aug 2012 51,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s c.v boot leaking slightly

rear exhaust corroded

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s c.v boot leaking slightly

rear exhaust corroded

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,272 miles

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

front no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Aug 2011 49,272 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,836 miles

Battery insecure

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

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,465 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 42,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no.plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,079 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 37,079 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre low/worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low/bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2005 33,745 miles

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

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

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 WYA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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