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S811 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,382 mi
Last recorded129,382 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 129,382 miles

1.both front wheel arche trims damaged and loose. 2.Nearside front brake flexi cable tied is secured.

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 129,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

1.both front wheel arche trims damaged and loose. 2.Nearside front brake flexi cable tied is secured.

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 126,644 miles

Metal fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front outer cv gaitor deteriorated and starting to split.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 126,644 miles

Metal fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside front outer cv gaitor deteriorated and starting to split.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 123,747 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 123,515 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 123,515 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 118,230 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 118,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 107,984 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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S811 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S811 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 S811 VOA registered?

S811 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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