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A6 DRM

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,010 mi
Last recorded12,010 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 DRM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 12,010 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 11,955 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 11,743 miles

Tyres perished

Fail 13 Sep 2018 11,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2017 11,726 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 11,505 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 11,425 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,617 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 10,449 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front tyre starting perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2012 10,326 miles

slight perishing on all tyre sidewalls.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,128 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 10,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,502 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 8,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 8,189 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 7,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 7,852 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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A6 DRM is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 107,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 DRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 DRM registered?

A6 DRM is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is A6 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 DRM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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