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S812 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 119,521 miles

both rear shockers very weak

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 114,097 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 114,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 104,394 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 104,291 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,503 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 92,412 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 92,308 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 84,153 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 84,153 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

rear tyres low tread

Pass 30 Jul 2008 77,042 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 77,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 72,081 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,292 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2005 58,055 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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S812 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S812 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.

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What year was S812 VOA registered?

S812 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S812 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S812 VOA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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