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S944 CJW

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,079 mi
Last recorded140,079 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS944 CJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 140,079 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 139,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 12 Nov 2008 121,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamps aim just within tolerances.

some wear in front inner anti rollbar bushs

Pass 12 Nov 2008 121,951 miles

headlamps aim just within tolerances.

some wear in front inner anti rollbar bushs

Pass 21 Nov 2007 117,375 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 117,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 107,201 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 95,838 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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S944 CJW is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S944 CJW, 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 S944 CJW registered?

S944 CJW is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S944 CJW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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