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R278 DBP

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 DBP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 145,490 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 145,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 144,393 miles

underbody muddy n/s rack slight play rear pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2012 142,220 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 142,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 138,472 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 138,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 20 Oct 2009 128,846 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 128,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 117,589 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 117,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2007 101,303 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 87,682 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 77,294 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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R278 DBP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R278 DBP, 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 R278 DBP registered?

R278 DBP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R278 DBP safe to buy?

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