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S920 CFS

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,957 mi
Last recorded189,957 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS920 CFS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 189,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 184,429 miles

underside has light corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2014 179,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 173,655 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 167,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 161,244 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 146,831 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 130,487 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 114,095 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 114,092 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 104,794 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 104,794 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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S920 CFS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S920 CFS, 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 S920 CFS registered?

S920 CFS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S920 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S920 CFS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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