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R301 AOX

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,154 mi
Last recorded177,154 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 AOX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 177,154 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 172,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 167,261 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 167,254 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 161,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 161,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 156,831 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 156,825 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 148,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 143,199 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 134,342 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 121,128 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 109,855 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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R301 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R301 AOX, 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 R301 AOX registered?

R301 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R301 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 AOX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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