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S837 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,098 mi
Last recorded149,098 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 149,098 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Dec 2015 146,070 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 26 Nov 2014 143,188 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 21 Nov 2014 143,188 miles

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

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 16 Nov 2013 142,093 miles

n/s/r top strut mount slight play

wheel trims fitted n/s/f @ o/s/f o/s/r

Pass 15 Nov 2012 140,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2011 138,014 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r wheel trims fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2010 132,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 132,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 128,592 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 128,592 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 125,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 125,989 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 119,274 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 119,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 103,526 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 87,166 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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S837 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S837 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 S837 VOA registered?

S837 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S837 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S837 VOA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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