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KFZ 7236

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,435 mi
Last recorded158,435 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 7236
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 158,435 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 151,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/side and o/side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 144,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 140,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 137,330 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 132,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing spring seat (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing spring seat (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 126,574 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 126,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,442 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 30 Jul 2014 109,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,884 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slight damage

Fail 17 Jul 2012 85,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate slight damage

Fail 15 Jul 2011 81,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,281 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 77,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,743 miles

suspension and hub components corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,703 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,426 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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KFZ 7236 is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KFZ 7236, 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 KFZ 7236 registered?

KFZ 7236 is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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The MOT history for KFZ 7236 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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