MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,581 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Oil leak
offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes worn
offside and nearside front brake discs worn
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
floorpan and rear chassis has surface corrosion
offside front and both rear anti roll bar links worn
rear exhaust corroded
floorpan and rear chassis has surface corrosion
offside front and both rear anti roll bar links worn
rear exhaust corroded
offside and nearside front tyres worn.
unable to measure brake pads.
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
offside and nearside front tyres worn.
unable to measure brake pads.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?
Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R283 RTS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 107,122 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 Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R283 RTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Legacy Gls AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R283 RTS registered?
R283 RTS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 20 January 1998.
Is R283 RTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R283 RTS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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