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S957 UDP

1999 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 UDP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Turbo 4WD
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012
Pass 22 Jul 2009 108,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 108,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 101,916 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 101,916 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 93,509 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 93,509 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 80,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 80,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD?

Based on 455 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,566
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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S957 UDP is a 1999 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S957 UDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S957 UDP is a 1999 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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