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S947 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,790 mi
Last recorded93,790 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 93,790 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,746 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 93,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,422 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 93,422 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre joint blowing .. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,997 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 92,815 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arms ...(marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,678 miles

modified exhaust system ..which hangs very low

modified suspension

Fail 24 Aug 2021 91,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

modified exhaust system ..which hangs very low

modified suspension

Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,565 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 80,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,559 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,752 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 73,752 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,602 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,324 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,838 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,117 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,948 miles

one high level stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,977 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,378 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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S947 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S947 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 S947 VOA registered?

S947 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S947 VOA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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