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R368 GAG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

170,503 mi
Last recorded170,503 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 GAG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 170,503 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 170,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 161,442 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 149,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 149,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 137,087 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 137,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 124,198 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 124,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 115,956 miles

heat shield rattling on exhaust

inner gaiter split at n/s rear drive shaft

wear at front anti roll bar links and bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2005 107,403 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 106,922 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R368 GAG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R368 GAG, 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 R368 GAG registered?

R368 GAG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R368 GAG safe to buy?

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