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S840 VOA

1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,293 mi
Last recorded103,293 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 VOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2008 103,293 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Dec 2007 99,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 95,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade rubber slightly split

Pass 12 Dec 2005 90,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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S840 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S840 VOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S840 VOA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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