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R188 EJA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,373 mi
Last recorded121,373 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 EJA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 121,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 115,852 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 113,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 107,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 100,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 94,599 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,599 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 93,000 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 92,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,240 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 83,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 70,194 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 70,194 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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R188 EJA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R188 EJA, 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 R188 EJA registered?

R188 EJA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is R188 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 EJA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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