MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,490 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
underbody muddy n/s rack slight play rear pads low
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
offside inner drive shaft gaiter split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
offside inner drive shaft gaiter split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for R278 DBP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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