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R26 TMO

1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,350 mi
Last recorded188,350 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD102,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 TMO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 188,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 188,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 171,474 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 171,091 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 155,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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R26 TMO is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R26 TMO, 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 R26 TMO registered?

R26 TMO is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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