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S949 DVA

1999 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,251 mi
Last recorded152,251 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto110,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 DVA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Outback AWD Auto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 152,251 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 152,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 143,277 miles

Front nearside fog lamp lens chipped

Nearside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 136,941 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 136,941 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 127,981 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 127,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto?

Based on 788 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
8,438
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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S949 DVA is a 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 110,939 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 Outback AWD Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S949 DVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S949 DVA is a 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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