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R445 AWE

1998 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,635 mi
Last recorded145,635 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 AWE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 145,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked n/s (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 142,567 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate cracked on near side (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2019 142,565 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate cracked on near side (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2018 138,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2017 128,540 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 118,853 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 118,826 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,792 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 114,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 108,902 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 108,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 101,918 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 101,918 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,476 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 83,744 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,176 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 63,947 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,156 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 50,404 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,625 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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R445 AWE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R445 AWE, 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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R445 AWE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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