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S850 UNM

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,925 mi
Last recorded150,925 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 UNM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 150,925 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe to gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 150,753 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe to gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,193 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 142,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 130,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,833 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 125,039 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 122,367 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 100,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 100,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,663 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 81,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 69,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,727 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,021 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,542 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,702 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked and perishing on outer side wall

Fail 16 Sep 2008 56,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perishing on outer side wall

Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,027 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 42,514 miles

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

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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S850 UNM is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S850 UNM, 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 S850 UNM registered?

S850 UNM is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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