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S848 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,854 mi
Last recorded77,854 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 77,854 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 77,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,369 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 71,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,773 miles

rear axle rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,887 miles

rear axle and roll bar rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,124 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 66,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,745 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 62,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,941 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front discs starting to corrode

exhaust system corroded but sound

stone chips in screen

Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,194 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,976 miles

advise both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,548 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,013 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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S848 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 82.4%.

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 S848 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 S848 VOA registered?

S848 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S848 VOA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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