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R370 AOX

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,420 mi
Last recorded143,420 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 AOX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 143,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

power steering pipes showing signs of corosion

steering column universal joints showing signs of corosion

steering rack mount bushes worn

suspension components brake pipes and rear subframe undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2012 135,365 miles

both mirrors tapped up but still secure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 128,604 miles

front tyres worn smooth on raised edges and cut, no cords showing.

front wipers slightly worn.

rear discs slightly corroded.

rear tyres slightly perished/ cut, no cords showing.

slight play front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 123,533 miles

exhaust corroded, not leaking. n/s/f tyre cut on inner wall, no cords showing. front tyres slightly low on non measurable raised tread edges. rear sub/ mounts slightly worn/ perished.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 118,673 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front door mirror casings slightly damaged

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside front windscreen wiper rubber slightly split

noise from cambelt area

slight blue tint in headlamps

Pass 21 Feb 2008 112,832 miles

clutch just starting to slip.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 112,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch just starting to slip.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 107,567 miles

blue tint to head lights

both door mirror casings damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2006 96,595 miles

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

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

offside door mirror slightly loose

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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R370 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R370 AOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R370 AOX registered?

R370 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R370 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 AOX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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