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R42 WYD

1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,221 mi
Last recorded126,221 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto118,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 WYD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Outback AWD Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2006 126,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 118,877 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto?

Based on 788 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
8,438
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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R42 WYD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 118,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R42 WYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R42 WYD registered?

R42 WYD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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