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S896 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,223 mi
Last recorded151,223 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 151,223 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 146,437 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2014 138,689 miles

Both rear shockabsorbers slightly weak.

Nearside and offside front anti roll bar linkages showing signs of deterioration to rubber bushes.

Nearside and offside rear anti roll linkages showing signs of wear.

Slight impact damage to nearside outer sill panel.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 138,689 miles

Both rear shockabsorbers slightly weak.

Nearside and offside front anti roll bar linkages showing signs of deterioration to rubber bushes.

Nearside and offside rear anti roll linkages showing signs of wear.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight impact damage to nearside outer sill panel.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 131,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Footbrake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Slight damage to nearside outer sill panel.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 131,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Footbrake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear.

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Slight damage to nearside outer sill panel.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 123,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link lower bushes starting to deteriorate.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 115,657 miles

Front brake pads approx 50% wear remaining.

Impact damage to nearside outer sill panel.

Impact damage to rear of car.

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

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 115,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake pads approx 50% wear remaining.

Impact damage to nearside outer sill panel.

Impact damage to rear of car.

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

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 107,881 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly discoloured.

Slight damage to nearside outer sill panel.

Slight oil leak from engine sump area.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 100,326 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 93,584 miles

Centre brake lamp 80% working.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 93,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Centre brake lamp 80% working.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 87,376 miles

Footbrake anti slip has advanced wear.

Nearside rear tyre has advanced wear.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 78,816 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 78,816 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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S896 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 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 LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S896 VOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy LX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy LX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S896 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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