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R283 RTS

1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

129,581 mi
Last recorded129,581 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD107,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 RTS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2009 129,581 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 121,689 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 121,689 miles

floorpan and rear chassis has surface corrosion

offside front and both rear anti roll bar links worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2007 115,798 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn.

unable to measure brake pads.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 115,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front tyres worn.

unable to measure brake pads.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 107,623 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 107,622 miles

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.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,544
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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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.

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