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R103 MJT

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

237,199 mi
Last recorded237,199 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 MJT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 237,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 233,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 229,712 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 229,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 224,711 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 224,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 219,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 209,405 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake hoses slightly perished

rear brake pads worn

Fail 25 Nov 2015 209,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake hoses slightly perished

rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Dec 2014 198,117 miles

front anti roll bar links bushes worn, advise replacing

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2013 188,150 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 177,646 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 166,187 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside drive shaft inner pot joint gaiter split

Fail 20 Dec 2011 166,187 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside drive shaft inner pot joint gaiter split

Pass 1 Dec 2010 158,613 miles

Oil leak

nearside drive shaft inner gaiter split.

stone chips in windscreen.

two bulbs out in high level stop light.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 149,096 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2008 138,764 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 138,764 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 127,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 127,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 115,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 115,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 104,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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R103 MJT is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R103 MJT, 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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R103 MJT is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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