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R424 AOX

1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,868 mi
Last recorded118,868 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 AOX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 118,868 miles

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

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

brake pipes; nearside rear and offside rear corroding. brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroding.

front anti roll bar has play at both inner bushes.

nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar drop links have play in bushes.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 118,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pipes; nearside rear and offside rear corroding. brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroding.

front anti roll bar has play at both inner bushes.

nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar drop links have play in bushes.

recommend change of both front wiper blades.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 113,701 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 113,701 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2006 107,637 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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R424 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 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 LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R424 AOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy LX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy LX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R424 AOX registered?

R424 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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