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R23 RWO

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,733 mi
Last recorded104,733 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 RWO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 104,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 103,468 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 102,413 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 102,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 100,905 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,280 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 95,566 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 93,530 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 87,716 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 78,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 73,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 68,030 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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R23 RWO is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R23 RWO, 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 R23 RWO registered?

R23 RWO is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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