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R493 AOE

1998 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,740 mi
Last recorded87,740 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 AOE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,740 miles

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

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,921 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,512 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,130 miles

Both nearside and offside lower front bottom ball joints gator split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,171 miles

O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

Fail 23 Sep 2009 77,171 miles

O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,303 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 74,264 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,872 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 69,872 miles

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

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

boonnet safety catch sticking in open position

Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,912 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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R493 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R493 AOE, 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 R493 AOE registered?

R493 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R493 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 AOE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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