MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
All Suspension bushes deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear of system (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Previous repairs and surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle underside rusty
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear axle support bracket mounts corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust deteraiting
heat shield loose
rear axle support bracket mounts corroded
rear silencer braket deterated
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate cracked
nearside front foglamp lens cracked
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front registration plate damaged,nearside outer high level stop lamp bulb not working,wipers poor,both rear tyres on 2mm,slight leak from offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor,rear exhaust section in poor condition
GREASE AROUND OFFSIDE OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITOR †GREASE AROUND NEARSIDE INNER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITOR †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
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R28 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R28 TKL, 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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R28 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 January 1998.
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