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R214 OPE

2003 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,148 mi
Last recorded160,148 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 OPE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 160,148 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 160,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 132,892 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 116,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 105,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 97,368 miles

Both front brake discs rusting on inside

Pass 16 Aug 2008 94,193 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 54,102 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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R214 OPE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 86,036 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 R214 OPE, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R214 OPE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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