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N463 HTP

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,955 mi
Last recorded129,955 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 HTP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 129,955 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 129,305 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

check engine light on

corrosion to all suspension components and underside

Fail 26 May 2016 129,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all other roll links have play/worn

check engine light on

corrosion to all suspension components and underside

oil leek

Pass 18 May 2015 128,444 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted,

Pass 19 May 2014 128,121 miles

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

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

all rear suspension bushes age/cracking

corrosion to underside of car all suspension/brake components

exhaust heat sheild`s corroded/loose

front roll bar d bushes have play

o/s/r wheel arch has corrosion

oil residue underside of car

rear tie bar bushes have slight play

Fail 14 May 2014 128,114 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

all rear suspension bushes age/cracking

corrosion to underside of car all suspension/brake components

exhaust heat sheild`s corroded/loose

front roll bar d bushes have play

o/s/r wheel arch has corrosion

oil residue underside of car

rear tie bar bushes have slight play

Pass 9 May 2013 126,446 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 122,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both door mirrors loose

front exhaust heat shields corroded and insecure

Pass 6 May 2011 118,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 116,658 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate water damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 110,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 104,786 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 95,472 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 87,962 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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N463 HTP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N463 HTP, 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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N463 HTP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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