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S990 SPW

1999 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,046 mi
Last recorded134,046 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 SPW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 134,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear subframe has been undersealed

Fail 25 Sep 2018 134,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear subframe has been undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 128,859 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes and Link Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various pipes have been undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,649 miles

Oil leak ()

rear axel surface corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,344 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 108,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 99,109 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 93,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 80,161 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 80,161 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2007 75,536 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 75,536 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 70,612 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SPW is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S990 SPW, 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 SPW registered?

S990 SPW is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S990 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 SPW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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