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R28 TKL

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,182 mi
Last recorded159,182 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 TKL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2016 159,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 156,146 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 152,752 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 152,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 149,202 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 149,190 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 145,392 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 140,196 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front foglamp lens cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2010 135,388 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 129,085 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 123,030 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 116,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 109,466 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 109,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 101,473 miles

GREASE AROUND OFFSIDE OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITOR †GREASE AROUND NEARSIDE INNER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITOR †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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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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