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R278 UOD

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

171,614 mi
Last recorded171,614 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 UOD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 171,614 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 171,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 162,654 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 154,221 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 154,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 145,430 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 145,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 144,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 138,641 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 138,640 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 131,931 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 120,693 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 120,693 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 108,629 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 108,629 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 108,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R278 UOD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UOD, 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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R278 UOD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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