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R152 OPC

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,951 mi
Last recorded133,951 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 OPC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2012 133,951 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

FRONT TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT AND WEARING AT EDGES.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS.

L/H/R TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT AND WALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE.

VARIOUS MARKS AT BODY.

WOULD SUGGEST CHANGING TYRES SHORTLY.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 130,542 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

EXHAUST HEATSHIELDS AT FRONT CORRODED AND INSECURE.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

L/H/F INNER C.V. BOOT SPLIT.

L/H/R TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

ONE NUT MISSING FROM EACH ROADWHEEL?

VARIOUS MARKS ON BODY.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 127,818 miles

exhaust heatshields insecure

fuel filler pipes corroded

left hand front driveshaft inner boot burst

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

left hand front tyre near legal limit(2.5mm) and worn on outer edge

radiator top bracket insecure

rear window wiper rubber torn

various marks on bodywork

Fail 4 Mar 2010 127,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

exhaust heatshields insecure

fuel filler pipes corroded

left hand front driveshaft inner boot burst

left hand front tyre near legal limit(2.5mm) and worn on outer edge

radiator top bracket insecure

rear window wiper rubber torn

various marks on bodywork

Pass 26 Feb 2009 123,184 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 123,179 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 119,272 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 119,197 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 119,157 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 111,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 100,841 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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R152 OPC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R152 OPC, 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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R152 OPC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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