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S813 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS813 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,012 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 85,877 miles

brake servo rusty

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake hose ferules rusty

front tyres worn on edges - outer edge of nearside front tytre worn below 1.6mm

light perishing to rear tyre treads

rattle from engine bay/exhaust

various body/bumper defects

various metal pipes and bolt on components rusty

various oil leaks

various rusty brake pipes

windscreen scored and damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2012 85,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

windscreen scored and damaged

brake servo rusty

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake hose ferules rusty

front tyres worn on edges - outer edge of nearside front tytre worn below 1.6mm

light perishing to rear tyre treads

rattle from engine bay/exhaust

various body/bumper defects

various metal pipes and bolt on components rusty

various oil leaks

various rusty brake pipes

Fail 23 Jun 2011 83,362 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level on minimum

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,362 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear suspension corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

general under side corrosion

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear suspension corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

general under side corrosion

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,295 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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S813 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S813 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 S813 VOA registered?

S813 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S813 VOA safe to buy?

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