MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?
Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S885 JSL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S885 JSL, 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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What year was S885 JSL registered?
S885 JSL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 16 September 1998.
Is S885 JSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S885 JSL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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