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Subaru Legacy

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,457 cc

S97 COJMOT history

S97 COJ is a green petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 8 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2023
Mileage
150,318 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 COJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 COJ was last recorded at 150,318 miles on 11 May 2022, 3,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,472 miles · 18 May 2021
Between the last two tests
3,846 miles
Average per year
4,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,318 miles
  • 2021 – 146,472 miles
  • 2020 – 143,632 miles
  • 2019 – 140,249 miles
  • 2018 – 131,884 miles
  • 2017 – 125,376 miles
  • 2016 – 118,969 miles
  • 2015 – 114,788 miles
  • 2014 – 110,320 miles
  • 2013 – 107,028 miles
  • 2012 – 103,209 miles
  • 2011 – 99,152 miles
  • 2010 – 93,066 miles
  • 2009 – 91,745 miles
  • 2007 – 91,483 miles
  • 2006 – 83,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,318 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,318 miles (+3,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    150,318 miles
    Test number
    642465786741
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,472 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    146,472 miles
    Test number
    695601445307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,632 miles (+3,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    143,632 miles
    Test number
    801540457697
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,249 miles (+8,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,249 miles
    Test number
    161012886014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,884 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,884 miles
    Test number
    625770732764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,376 miles
    Test number
    958525152929
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding

  7. Fail125,376 miles (+6,407)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,376 miles
    Test number
    565858085408
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding

  8. Pass118,969 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,969 miles
    Test number
    932298701078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail118,908 miles (+4,120)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,908 miles
    Test number
    121944683996
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass114,788 miles (+4,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,788 miles
    Test number
    867778825132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass110,320 miles (+3,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,320 miles
    Test number
    799942334145
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass107,028 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,028 miles
    Test number
    385670633191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,209 miles
    Test number
    948946832166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,209 miles (+4,057)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,209 miles
    Test number
    167141932116
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass99,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,152 miles
    Test number
    427934221150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,152 miles (+6,086)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,152 miles
    Test number
    735623521132
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass93,066 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,066 miles
    Test number
    232607730141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,745 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,745 miles
    Test number
    162169879476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,483 miles (+7,506)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    91,483 miles
    Test number
    571878197281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    83,977 miles
    Test number
    523584416305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S97 COJ

Does S97 COJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S97 COJ expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S97 COJ?
The MOT on S97 COJ expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S97 COJ done?
S97 COJ was recorded at 150,318 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 4,280 miles a year.
Has S97 COJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 COJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2017.
Has the mileage on S97 COJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S97 COJ find?
S97 COJ passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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