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S858 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,086 mi
Last recorded118,086 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 118,086 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 118,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,459 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 103,421 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 97,442 miles

Back box to middle section joins corrosion

Both brake discs corrosion

Both front to rear brake pipes corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corrosion

Rear diff oil leak

air con belt cracking

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2018 97,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Back box to middle section joins corrosion

Both brake discs corrosion

Both front to rear brake pipes corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corrosion

Rear diff oil leak

air con belt cracking

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,447 miles

Both rear brake pipes - (Corroded by fuel tank)

Exhaust guard rattling

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil starting (2.7.3)

Rear diff oil leak

coil spring corroded All four x4 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak - power steering rack covered in oil

sills corrosion - rear door offside corrosion

wipers slight smear - aero

Fail 20 Jul 2017 93,447 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill rear (6.1.B.2)

Both rear brake pipes - (Corroded by fuel tank)

Exhaust guard rattling

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil starting (2.7.3)

Rear diff oil leak

coil spring corroded All four x4 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak - power steering rack covered in oil

sills corrosion - rear door offside corrosion

wipers slight smear - aero

Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,697 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear drop link bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corrosion starting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded in areas (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,951 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front wiper blade slightly smears the screen

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 81,280 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre is perished but cords not exposed

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both the fuel filler neck & beather pipe leading to the tank are corroded

the nearside front tyre is perishing on its outer sidewall

Fail 3 Jul 2012 76,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both the fuel filler neck & beather pipe leading to the tank are corroded

coolant leak from thermostat housing area

the nearside front tyre is perishing on its outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,739 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,620 miles

exhaust heatsheild loose

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jul 2009 66,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heatsheild loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jul 2008 63,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,912 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 60,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,356 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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S858 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S858 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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S858 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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