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S990 MFC

1999 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,774 mi
Last recorded97,774 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 MFC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 97,774 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 98,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 97,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers fitted to outer sills

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,727 miles

vibration through steering wheel on a lock

Fail 23 Mar 2016 85,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vibration through steering wheel on a lock

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,689 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,689 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,626 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,943 miles

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

rear silencer deteriating

Fail 13 Feb 2013 55,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear silencer deteriating

Fail 9 Mar 2012 48,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,784 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 47,906 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,906 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,745 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,798 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 40,873 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,584 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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S990 MFC is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S990 MFC, 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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What year was S990 MFC registered?

S990 MFC is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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