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R116 LWO

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,875 mi
Last recorded204,875 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 LWO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 204,875 miles

damage to n/s and o/s rear of car but not resulting in any sharp edges

tow bar lighting sockets damaged

very slight play in o/s front steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2012 204,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

damage to n/s and o/s rear of car but not resulting in any sharp edges

tow bar lighting sockets damaged

very slight play in o/s front steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2011 198,922 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2011 198,922 miles

o/s front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2010 190,538 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 190,533 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 183,508 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 167,730 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 148,548 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 148,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 130,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 106,332 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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R116 LWO is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R116 LWO, 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 R116 LWO registered?

R116 LWO is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R116 LWO safe to buy?

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