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R163 GJN

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2006
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 GJN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2006 84,833 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 84,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R163 GJN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R163 GJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R163 GJN registered?

R163 GJN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R163 GJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 GJN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R163 GJN have outstanding finance?

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