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S856 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,810 mi
Last recorded87,810 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,810 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 87,806 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 83,048 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 76,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,574 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,560 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 56,512 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,716 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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S856 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S856 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 S856 VOA registered?

S856 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S856 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S856 VOA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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