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R381 VOF

1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,541 mi
Last recorded137,541 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 VOF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 137,541 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 137,541 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 123,427 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 123,427 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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R381 VOF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 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 LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R381 VOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy LX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy LX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R381 VOF registered?

R381 VOF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R381 VOF safe to buy?

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