MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,381 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD?
Based on 670 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S296 XET safe to buy?
The MOT history for S296 XET shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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