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R242 DNT

1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,924 mi
Last recorded130,924 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD98,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 DNT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 130,924 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 130,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 127,017 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing a little noisy on rotation.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 112,506 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Offside rear wheel bearing a little noisy on rotation.

Play in both rear anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 5 Jun 2006 112,506 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear wheel bearing a little noisy on rotation.

Play in both rear anti roll bar link bushes

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
8,215
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
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R242 DNT is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 98,220 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 4 Cam 2.5 AWD fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R242 DNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R242 DNT is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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