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TUI 4830

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,190 mi
Last recorded135,190 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUI 4830
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 135,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

Pass 5 Jun 2018 132,594 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 May 2018 132,592 miles

Emissions not tested Due to Exhaust System Leaking major gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No Reserve Traval (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 129,138 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2017 129,107 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear brake disc slightly worn but not considered excessive

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 118,933 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 118,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,459 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

slight parking brake travel

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,361 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 104,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 102,685 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 102,559 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 102,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 102,558 miles

one center brake light bulb not working

Fail 19 Jan 2010 102,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

one center brake light bulb not working

Pass 22 Sep 2008 101,063 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 99,362 miles

front no plate cracked

nearside rear no plate bulb dim

Pass 2 Oct 2006 96,568 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 96,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 91,974 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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TUI 4830 is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TUI 4830, 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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What year was TUI 4830 registered?

TUI 4830 is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is TUI 4830 safe to buy?

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