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1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,740 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto?
Based on 788 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.
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R289 PBV is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 118,808 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 Outback AWD Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R289 PBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R289 PBV is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto, first registered on 5 February 1998.
Is R289 PBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R289 PBV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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