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R501 AOX

1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,829 mi
Last recorded154,829 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 AOX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 154,829 miles

noise rear axle

oil level low

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 30 May 2008 153,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 147,089 miles

front pads wearing low

mid section of exhaust heavily corroded

power steering pipe in engine bay heavily corroded

Fail 31 May 2007 147,089 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads wearing low

mid section of exhaust heavily corroded

power steering pipe in engine bay heavily corroded

Pass 27 May 2006 132,017 miles

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

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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R501 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R501 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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What year was R501 AOX registered?

R501 AOX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R501 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 AOX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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