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S995 ATA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,118 mi
Last recorded150,118 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 ATA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 150,118 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 144,160 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 144,091 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 138,792 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 133,868 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 129,143 miles

off side cv joint slightly noisey

Pass 26 Jun 2009 123,392 miles

both sides front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2009 123,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 116,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 106,855 miles

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

o-s-f inner cv boot spilt

Pass 16 Jun 2006 98,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake pads low

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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S995 ATA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S995 ATA, 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 S995 ATA registered?

S995 ATA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S995 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S995 ATA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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