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S830 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,018 mi
Last recorded138,018 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 138,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

mil light on

Fail 12 Jun 2017 138,018 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

mil light on

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,876 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 134,876 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 131,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 128,546 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 128,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 123,644 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 123,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 118,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2010 113,634 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 113,634 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 106,826 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 100,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,594 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 89,469 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 89,461 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 89,461 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 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 S830 VOA registered?

S830 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S830 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S830 VOA shows 18 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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