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S972 KDY

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,523 mi
Last recorded123,523 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 KDY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 123,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 113,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 113,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 108,894 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 108,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2010 104,083 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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S972 KDY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S972 KDY, 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

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What year was S972 KDY registered?

S972 KDY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S972 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S972 KDY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S972 KDY have outstanding finance?

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