MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,964 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Plastic sill covers fitted, nearside lower sill damaged, unable to inspecr sills
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Plastic sill covers fitted, nearside lower sill damaged, unable to inspecr sills
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear diff mounting bushes split(thump on pulling away)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front exhaust heatshield poor
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear diff mounting bushes split(thump on pulling away)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front exhaust heatshield poor
Alternator drive belt shredding,only 3 out of 5 ribs left, air con belt in poor condition
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust heatshields in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Alternator drive belt shredding,only 3 out of 5 ribs left, air con belt in poor condition
Exhaust heatshields in poor condition
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre has small cut to outer sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded on edges
o/s/f wheel bent
o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut
o/s/r wheel bent
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R114 FGT is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R114 FGT, 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 R114 FGT registered?
R114 FGT is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R114 FGT safe to buy?
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