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R448 DUR

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,091 mi
Last recorded197,091 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 DUR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 197,091 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 189,010 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 18 May 2010 189,010 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2009 185,726 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 177,718 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all anti roll bar link bushes worn badly

front and rear brake discs worn badly

front anti roll bar bushes worn badly

Pass 1 May 2008 177,718 miles

all anti roll bar link bushes worn badly

front and rear brake discs worn badly

front anti roll bar bushes worn badly

Pass 21 Apr 2007 169,247 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 163,812 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 163,812 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R448 DUR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R448 DUR, 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 R448 DUR registered?

R448 DUR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R448 DUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 DUR shows 9 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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