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R482 AOX

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,055 mi
Last recorded131,055 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 AOX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 131,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 127,062 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 121,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 115,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 111,286 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 111,286 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 106,238 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Mar 2007 99,330 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link bushes perrishing.

rear brake discs corroding.

Fail 26 Apr 2006 89,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 89,361 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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R482 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R482 AOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R482 AOX registered?

R482 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R482 AOX safe to buy?

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