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R193 ECR

1998 Subaru Legacy

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,715 mi
Last recorded111,715 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 ECR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 111,715 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 111,715 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,704 miles

n/s headlamp misted on inside

Pass 16 Oct 2009 110,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 99,256 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 98,228 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 83,247 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 83,243 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 71,754 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Sep 2005 56,335 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 ECR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R193 ECR, 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 ECR registered?

R193 ECR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is R193 ECR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 ECR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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