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R358 GTN

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,921 mi
Last recorded106,921 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 GTN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 106,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 106,909 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 105,146 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 102,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 102,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 89,826 miles

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

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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R358 GTN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R358 GTN, 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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R358 GTN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R358 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 GTN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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