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S187 UUJ

1999 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,929 mi
Last recorded137,929 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD95,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 UUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 137,929 miles
Fail 11 May 2008 137,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 133,216 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 133,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 116,459 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
8,215
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
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S187 UUJ is a 1999 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 95,046 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 4 Cam 2.5 AWD fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S187 UUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S187 UUJ registered?

S187 UUJ is a 1999 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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