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S979 VOA

1999 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,737 mi
Last recorded95,737 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2014 95,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

exhaust corroded/deteriorated.

front crossmember below radiator heavily corroded.

heavy surface corrosion on all suspension/steering components under vehicle.

offside rear differential mounting bracket corroded.

possible fluid leak at offside front brake caliper.

rear suspension subframe heavily corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,057 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 85,057 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,029 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 82,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 80,488 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 80,488 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,868 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 73,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 65,229 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 61,123 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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S979 VOA is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S979 VOA, 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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S979 VOA is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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