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R478 AOX

1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,845 mi
Last recorded99,845 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD107,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 AOX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2009 99,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 94,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 90,237 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 79,965 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,544
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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R478 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 107,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R478 AOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R478 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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