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R186 NFL

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,481 mi
Last recorded120,481 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 NFL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 120,481 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

x2 exhaust flanges wearing very thin

Fail 14 Nov 2013 120,463 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

x2 exhaust flanges wearing very thin

Pass 8 Aug 2012 120,447 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 120,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 120,301 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 120,297 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 119,974 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 119,966 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 119,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 119,823 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 118,847 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 118,838 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 118,536 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 109,005 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 108,997 miles

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

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

nail in N/S rear tyre

rear No plate de-laminating and slightly discoloured

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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R186 NFL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R186 NFL, 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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R186 NFL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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