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R165 HPU

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,613 mi
Last recorded94,613 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 HPU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2006 94,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 94,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 84,077 miles

Nearside front bumper damaged.

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R165 HPU is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R165 HPU, 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 R165 HPU registered?

R165 HPU is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R165 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 HPU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R165 HPU have outstanding finance?

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