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K829 GSH

1998 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,370 mi
Last recorded135,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK829 GSH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 135,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 134,488 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 131,782 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 131,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 130,189 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 125,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 121,623 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 113,847 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 106,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 99,658 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 99,658 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 96,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 96,637 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K829 GSH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K829 GSH, 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

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What year was K829 GSH registered?

K829 GSH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is K829 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K829 GSH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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