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R193 ABK

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,554 mi
Last recorded127,554 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 ABK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 127,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 127,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 126,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 124,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 124,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 123,168 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber damping waek

Offside Rear shock absorber damping weak

Pass 10 Aug 2018 121,167 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 118,284 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,245 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,394 miles

wear noted in rear shockers..

Fail 8 Jul 2015 111,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wear noted in rear shockers..

Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,769 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)

rear no plate deterioated,,,wiper blades poor condition,,general underside corosion noted..

Pass 11 Jul 2013 106,296 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2013 106,296 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,821 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 99,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 95,507 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2009 89,606 miles

bad connection..nearside headlamp?...slight wheel bearing noise noted..front....

Pass 14 May 2008 86,469 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 86,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads worn..offside dipped beam image just in limits..

Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 May 2006 71,768 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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R193 ABK is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R193 ABK, 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 R193 ABK registered?

R193 ABK is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is R193 ABK safe to buy?

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