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S830 LKV

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,577 mi
Last recorded161,577 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 LKV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 161,577 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 161,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 155,992 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 155,992 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 151,386 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front c v boot

underside of vehicle very muddy

Fail 23 Nov 2011 151,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front c v boot

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 25 Nov 2010 145,327 miles

Battery insecure

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads worn

rear exhaust box very rusty and corroded

underside of vehicle very muddy and dirty

Pass 28 Nov 2009 138,806 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 131,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 126,034 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2006 117,329 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 117,329 miles

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

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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S830 LKV is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S830 LKV, 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 S830 LKV registered?

S830 LKV is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S830 LKV shows 12 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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