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R244 FJO

1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,486 mi
Last recorded109,486 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 FJO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 109,486 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 109,486 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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 1 Apr 2008 102,129 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 102,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 93,841 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 76,738 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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R244 FJO is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 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 LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R244 FJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy LX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy LX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R244 FJO registered?

R244 FJO is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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