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R304 UKV

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,603 mi
Last recorded172,603 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 UKV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2014 172,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 163,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 157,502 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 147,111 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 122,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to screen

Pass 23 Dec 2008 106,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 100,408 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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R304 UKV is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R304 UKV, 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 R304 UKV registered?

R304 UKV is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R304 UKV safe to buy?

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