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R412 AOX

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 AOX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 99,412 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler kneck due to corrosion (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine sump well corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,468 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,674 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,814 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,796 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking

Fail 20 Jan 2014 91,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,507 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,360 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 87,360 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,209 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,556 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 81,368 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 79,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 77,373 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 77,373 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 74,513 miles

os/f lower ball joint has latteral play

os/f metal b/pipe is showing corrosion

os/f shockabsorber sweating oil

very slight play in os/f ball joint

Fail 1 Feb 2006 74,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

os/f lower ball joint has latteral play

os/f metal b/pipe is showing corrosion

os/f shockabsorber sweating oil

very slight play in os/f ball joint

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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R412 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R412 AOX, 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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R412 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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