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R399 KAB

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,356 mi
Last recorded143,356 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 KAB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 143,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Jul 2007 134,604 miles

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

front exhaust bracket poor condition advise attention.

hand brake travel long advise adjustment.

n/s front steel brake pipe rusty advise attention.

wiper blades poor, advise replacement.

Pass 5 Aug 2006 129,542 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 129,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R399 KAB is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R399 KAB, 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 R399 KAB registered?

R399 KAB is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R399 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 KAB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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