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R250 GNK

1998 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

293,952 mi
Last recorded293,952 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 GNK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 293,952 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

genral underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2010 293,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn.

corrosion to front crossmember and rear chassis.

exhaust corroded.

front pads appear to be getting low and discs worn.

n/s wiper blade split on end.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 282,476 miles

Oil leak

off side rear outer sill/ door shut area corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2009 282,462 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

off side rear outer sill/ door shut area corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 267,260 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 267,211 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 249,754 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 225,743 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 225,394 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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R250 GNK is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R250 GNK, 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 R250 GNK registered?

R250 GNK is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R250 GNK safe to buy?

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