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WIW 1004

1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Silver Other 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,985 mi
Last recorded26,985 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD107,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 1004
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2025 26,985 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 26,942 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 26,732 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 26,505 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 26,334 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,544
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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WIW 1004 is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 107,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WIW 1004, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WIW 1004 registered?

WIW 1004 is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is WIW 1004 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 1004 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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