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R314 BUX

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,304 mi
Last recorded207,304 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 BUX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 207,304 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (7.1.2)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2016 207,304 miles

Sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 205,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 202,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 198,671 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2012 193,784 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 193,784 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 181,795 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 179,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 May 2010 167,998 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 167,995 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 151,197 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 151,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2008 137,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 123,986 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 108,324 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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R314 BUX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R314 BUX, 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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R314 BUX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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