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R274 OPC

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

200,080 mi
Last recorded200,080 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 OPC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 200,080 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 198,457 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 195,754 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 192,286 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 188,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 184,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 184,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 179,949 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 179,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 174,380 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 14 Jul 2006 162,377 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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R274 OPC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R274 OPC, 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 R274 OPC registered?

R274 OPC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R274 OPC safe to buy?

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