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R219 YHH

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,868 mi
Last recorded70,868 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 YHH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,868 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,296 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 68,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 58,535 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 53,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,173 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 44,623 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,623 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,485 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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R219 YHH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc 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 R219 YHH, 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 R219 YHH registered?

R219 YHH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R219 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 YHH 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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