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R264 RVN

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,563 mi
Last recorded177,563 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 RVN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 177,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 172,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 167,619 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 167,596 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 162,817 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 21 Apr 2008 156,849 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre perished and close to limits

Fail 9 Apr 2008 156,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre perished and close to limits

Pass 23 Mar 2007 150,069 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 150,067 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 144,412 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 144,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R264 RVN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R264 RVN, 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 R264 RVN registered?

R264 RVN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R264 RVN safe to buy?

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