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R418 VOF

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,850 mi
Last recorded88,850 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 VOF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 86,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,524 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,054 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre to cat mounting corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,036 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 72,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 54,695 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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R418 VOF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R418 VOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R418 VOF registered?

R418 VOF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R418 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 VOF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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