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R248 SEL

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,143 mi
Last recorded136,143 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 SEL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2013 136,143 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 130,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 125,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 119,820 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 115,326 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 109,224 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 102,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 95,783 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 88,054 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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R248 SEL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R248 SEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R248 SEL registered?

R248 SEL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R248 SEL safe to buy?

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