CarVerify

Free Car Check

S943 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,764 mi
Last recorded163,764 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS943 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 163,764 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 149,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside & nearside wiper blades starting to split

rear n/o plate starting to fade

Fail 2 Feb 2010 149,466 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside & nearside wiper blades starting to split

rear n/o plate starting to fade

Pass 6 Feb 2009 132,727 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 116,548 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 100,643 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 100,643 miles

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

wipers split

Pass 7 Mar 2006 97,019 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 97,009 miles

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

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
Full Subaru Legacy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S943 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S943 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

How do I check the history of S943 VOA?

You can check the full history of S943 VOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S943 VOA registered?

S943 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S943 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S943 VOA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S943 VOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S943 VOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.