CarVerify

Free Car Check

V244 MVO

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,105 mi
Last recorded88,105 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 MVO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2012 88,105 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 88,105 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,662 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,097 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 64,124 miles

BOLTS MISSING FROM PROP SHAFT MOUNTING .

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 57,165 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,165 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2006 57,004 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
Full Subaru Legacy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V244 MVO is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V244 MVO, 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

How do I check the history of V244 MVO?

You can check the full history of V244 MVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V244 MVO registered?

V244 MVO is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V244 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V244 MVO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V244 MVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V244 MVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.