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S970 CJW

1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,112 mi
Last recorded83,112 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD107,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 CJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,112 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 83,112 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 70,809 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT STARTING TO CRACK

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 3.0MM

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 70,809 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT STARTING TO CRACK

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 3.0MM

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,544
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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S970 CJW is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 107,122 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 Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S970 CJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S970 CJW is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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