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R200 ENG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,875 mi
Last recorded29,875 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 ENG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,125 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,172 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,630 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 21,630 miles

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)

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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R200 ENG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R200 ENG, 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 R200 ENG registered?

R200 ENG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R200 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R200 ENG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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