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S968 BWL

1999 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,016 mi
Last recorded165,016 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 BWL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 165,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 165,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 162,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 159,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

body damaged

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 158,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all suspension parts have corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2017 158,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all suspension parts have corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 156,544 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 156,544 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 154,657 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2014 149,280 miles

steering rack bushes starting to perish

Fail 11 Dec 2014 149,280 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack bushes starting to perish

Pass 11 Dec 2013 144,425 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 140,651 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 134,266 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 129,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bumpers and bodywork damaged

handbrake travel long

Pass 10 Jun 2010 125,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

all three wiper bladses in poor condition

auxilliary drive belts? noisy

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside screen washer jets partially blocked

Fail 9 Jun 2010 125,479 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

all three wiper bladses in poor condition

auxilliary drive belts? noisy

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside screen washer jets partially blocked

Pass 11 Dec 2009 122,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 115,015 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 104,656 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 90,314 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 81,521 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 81,521 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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S968 BWL is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,708 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 S968 BWL, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S968 BWL is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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