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R378 XWE

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,593 mi
Last recorded50,593 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 XWE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in dirt, unable to fully inspect all components

Pass 24 May 2019 46,857 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 46,133 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,626 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 45,626 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 44,958 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 44,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 44,638 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 43,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 42,985 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 42,321 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 41,374 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 39,699 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,418 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,475 miles

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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R378 XWE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R378 XWE, 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 R378 XWE registered?

R378 XWE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R378 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 XWE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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