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R235 YWA

1998 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,771 mi
Last recorded144,771 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 YWA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 144,771 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 144,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 142,964 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 142,964 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 140,051 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 137,521 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 135,319 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 131,932 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 128,686 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 128,685 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 125,584 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 122,612 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 122,612 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 119,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 119,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 119,237 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 119,237 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 118,771 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 118,719 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 117,738 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 112,639 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 112,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 107,709 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 100,615 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 100,615 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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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R235 YWA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R235 YWA, 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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R235 YWA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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