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R402 RSA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 RSA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 134,173 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 134,173 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 125,024 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 19 Nov 2010 125,011 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Feb 2010 120,102 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 106,231 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 92,353 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 92,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 77,756 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 77,756 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 62,953 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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R402 RSA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R402 RSA, 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 R402 RSA registered?

R402 RSA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R402 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 RSA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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