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S852 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,091 mi
Last recorded111,091 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 111,091 miles

pipes greased

Pass 5 Aug 2010 104,076 miles

Both rear of mains rusty and both exposed areas of center mains rusty.

N/S sill deformed and holding water.

rear discs rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2010 104,076 miles

Both rear of mains rusty and both exposed areas of center mains rusty.

N/S sill deformed and holding water.

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,242 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 96,228 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,647 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,856 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 58,561 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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S852 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S852 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 S852 VOA registered?

S852 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S852 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S852 VOA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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