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R300 DMY

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,617 mi
Last recorded104,617 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 DMY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 104,617 miles

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

tow-bar frame corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 104,617 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tow-bar frame corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 102,536 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 102,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 101,239 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 99,783 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 99,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 97,411 miles

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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R300 DMY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R300 DMY, 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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What year was R300 DMY registered?

R300 DMY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R300 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 DMY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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