1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Petrol · S455 BDU
1998 Subaru Legacy (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 62,878 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2457cc
S455 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 62,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S455 BDU Mileage History
- 25/07/202351,016 mi
- 17/08/202351,024 mi+8 mi
- 23/09/202456,807 mi+5,783 mi
- 23/09/202456,807 mi
- 22/09/202562,878 mi+6,071 mi
Average of roughly 5,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S455 BDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Legacy (S455 BDU) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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