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M256 CCR

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,640 mi
Last recorded202,640 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 CCR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 202,640 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 199,037 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 198,765 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 193,777 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 188,052 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 182,061 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 174,742 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2014 167,948 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2013 160,588 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 153,813 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 146,819 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 146,728 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all tyres worn to 3mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 137,632 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 137,600 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 125,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 115,556 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 115,555 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 107,230 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 100,258 miles

centre lap seatbelt not present for testing

minor corrosion on both rear brake discs

Fail 11 Jan 2006 100,258 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake fluid below maximum mark in resevoir

centre lap seatbelt not present for testing

minor corrosion on both rear bake discs

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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M256 CCR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M256 CCR, 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 M256 CCR registered?

M256 CCR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is M256 CCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M256 CCR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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