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S296 XET

1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,381 mi
Last recorded119,381 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD98,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 XET
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 119,381 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 119,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 102,334 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2007 102,334 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 96,927 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 96,927 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2005 96,810 miles

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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S296 XET is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 98,220 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 S296 XET, 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 28 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 S296 XET registered?

S296 XET is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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