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R47 FRL

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,227 mi
Last recorded121,227 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 FRL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 121,227 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front anti roll bar link bushes worn.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Rear tyre treads low.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 121,198 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front anti roll bar link bushes worn.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Rear tyre treads low.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 119,204 miles

both rear tyres getting down to wear marks

exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2012 119,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting down to wear marks

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2011 116,109 miles

FRONT SCREEN CRAKED

Fail 11 Apr 2011 116,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT SCREEN CRAKED

Pass 13 Apr 2010 112,239 miles

Large crack in front windscreen.

Nearside front tyre tread low.

Nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 109,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 109,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 94,241 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 84,899 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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R47 FRL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R47 FRL, 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 R47 FRL registered?

R47 FRL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R47 FRL safe to buy?

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