MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion hole o/s rear wheelarch
damp around steering rack
exhaust front bracket brocken
front brake pads low
n/s rear brake disc poor
n/s rear brake pipe slightly kinked
some high level brakelight bulbs out
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion hole o/s rear wheelarch
damp around steering rack
exhaust front bracket brocken
front brake pads low
n/s rear brake disc poor
n/s rear brake pipe slightly kinked
rear number plate poorly secured
some high level brakelight bulbs out
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear 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)
1 high level brake light bulb out
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front steering rack ends have slight play at inner fixings.
near side front tyre has uneven wear and is close to wear indicators.
off side front tyre has uneven wear.
security of off side wing mirrior glass.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front steering rack ends have slight play at inner fixings.
near side front tyre has uneven wear and is close to wear indicators.
off side front tyre has uneven wear.
security of off side wing mirrior glass.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside door mirror body tape repaired
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R470 RRH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R470 RRH, 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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R470 RRH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R470 RRH safe to buy?
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