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R173 GGY

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,316 mi
Last recorded100,316 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 GGY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,206 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,525 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade smeary

Fail 12 Aug 2014 87,525 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade smeary

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,791 miles

front breake pads wearing uneven

nearside front wiper blade split at end

offside front brake has signs of overheating

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,700 miles

n/s/f drive shaft gaiter split inner

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Jul 2011 68,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f drive shaft gaiter split inner

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,907 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,617 miles

all 4 tytres in poor condition

auxillary belt perrished

front and rear numbers plates in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2009 62,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tytres in poor condition

auxillary belt perrished

front and rear numbers plates in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,247 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 56,207 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,621 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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R173 GGY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R173 GGY, 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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R173 GGY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R173 GGY safe to buy?

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