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R357 RHP

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,317 mi
Last recorded135,317 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 RHP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,317 miles

all brake discs corroded

all brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 30 Jan 2019 135,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

all brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2018 132,471 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 132,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 130,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 130,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 12,884 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 12,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 126,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 126,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 122,391 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 117,791 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 115,655 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 115,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 112,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air bag warning lamp on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Off side front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear bumper surport bar corroded.

Rear lamps damaged.

Tail gate lock fault.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 112,711 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 112,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 109,200 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake binding

Pass 18 Jan 2010 106,839 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 98,478 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 91,146 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 91,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 82,417 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 73,978 miles

front no. plate damaged

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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R357 RHP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R357 RHP, 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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R357 RHP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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