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R374 VOF

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,509 mi
Last recorded111,509 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 VOF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 111,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,782 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 103,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 15 Jul 2015 103,296 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 11 Jul 2014 100,121 miles

7 pin towball socket fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear brake padspartly visible

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/r tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,121 miles

7 pin towball socket fitted

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

front and rear brake padspartly visible

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/r tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,104 miles

brake squeak

corrosion on underside of vehicle

oil leak rear of gearbox

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm also wearing off on inner edges

Fail 17 Jul 2013 97,104 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm also wearing off on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,529 miles

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

oil leak rear of gearbox

squeak from rear brakes in operation

Fail 17 Jul 2012 93,529 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

oil leak rear of gearbox

squeak from rear brakes in operation

Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,862 miles

rear outer lower suspension arm bushes perished & cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2011 89,824 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear outer lower suspension arm bushes perished & cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,583 miles

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

corrosion on undersides of vehicle

could not see brake pads to check on test

headlamps & protectors could do with cleaning-beam output slightly low

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,921 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,584 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,207 miles

front number plate fading

head lights dirty behind protectors

Fail 19 Jul 2007 72,207 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate fading

head lights dirty behind protectors

Pass 4 Aug 2006 67,432 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 67,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R374 VOF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 R374 VOF, 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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R374 VOF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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