MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
handbrake has little reserve travel
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre worn unevenly
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R436 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R436 JPF, 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 R436 JPF registered?
R436 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R436 JPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R436 JPF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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