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J297 UNC

1998 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,366 mi
Last recorded131,366 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 UNC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 131,366 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 131,366 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 115,019 miles

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

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

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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J297 UNC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Grey 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 107,216 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J297 UNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J297 UNC?

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What year was J297 UNC registered?

J297 UNC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is J297 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J297 UNC 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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