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S942 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,442 mi
Last recorded111,442 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 111,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,887 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 108,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 108,185 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 108,185 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 107,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 106,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 104,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,025 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 99,739 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 99,739 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 92,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,131 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 84,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 72,011 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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S942 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S942 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S942 VOA registered?

S942 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S942 VOA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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