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R431 OAN

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,187 mi
Last recorded117,187 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 OAN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 117,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 116,643 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 115,985 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 115,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 114,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,896 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,791 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 110,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,836 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,338 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 100,190 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 95,967 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 90,742 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 90,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,586 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 81,895 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 81,890 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 78,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 73,446 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 67,206 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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R431 OAN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R431 OAN, 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 R431 OAN registered?

R431 OAN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R431 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 OAN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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