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S948 ASF

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,871 mi
Last recorded156,871 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 ASF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 156,871 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 141,983 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 141,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 127,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 115,814 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 115,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 101,272 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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S948 ASF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S948 ASF, 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 S948 ASF?

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What year was S948 ASF registered?

S948 ASF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S948 ASF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S948 ASF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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