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R493 AOX

1998 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,179 mi
Last recorded120,179 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 120,179 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 120,179 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened coil springrubbing on tyre (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 111,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 101,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes coated in plastic

Pass 19 Jul 2013 95,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,862 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,541 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 68,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,734 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R493 AOX registered?

R493 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R493 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 AOX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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