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S97 RJS

1998 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,708 mi
Last recorded142,708 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 RJS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 142,708 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

rear tailgate damaged.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 138,439 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 138,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 131,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust section corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside steering rack mounting points corroded

rear lower panel corroded and holed

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 131,744 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust section corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside steering rack mounting points corroded

rear lower panel corroded and holed

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,388 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated

rear tailgate damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2015 123,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated

rear tailgate damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2014 116,160 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,689 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 108,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,553 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

rear bumper damaged

rear chassis corroded

rear shocks corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2012 102,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

rear bumper damaged

rear chassis corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,030 miles

advisory on perivous test no 519185161203

Fail 22 Sep 2011 96,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

plastic door sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 89,770 miles

both rear disc rusty

front number plate in poor condishion

Fail 14 Sep 2009 81,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,537 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 72,535 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,035 miles

slight leak of gases from exhaust manifold area.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,633 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 49,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 39,866 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted,front number plate is †warped but cannot be misread.

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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S97 RJS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 S97 RJS, 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.

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S97 RJS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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