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R419 VOF

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,148 mi
Last recorded128,148 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 VOF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 128,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

hand brake lever travel is excessive, front brake pads are very low and near to a failure, front brake discs are worn, rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 117,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 117,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 112,775 miles

condition of power steering belt poor.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 108,444 miles

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 9 Jun 2012 108,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 104,208 miles

all tyres oversized ,rear tyres close to rear shock bodies

slight exhaust blow from offside manifold area

Fail 14 Jun 2010 100,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear shock absorbers weak on bounce test

Pass 14 Jun 2010 100,043 miles

rear shock absorbers weak on bounce test

Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,984 miles

play in offside and nearside front and rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 14 Jun 2008 89,578 miles

exhaust blowing off side of engine manifold area

rear shock absorbers weak on bounce test

Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,380 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 79,081 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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R419 VOF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R419 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.

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What year was R419 VOF registered?

R419 VOF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R419 VOF safe to buy?

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