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R559 XKW

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,470 mi
Last recorded96,470 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 XKW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 96,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 96,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,648 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 95,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,993 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 92,197 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,079 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 79,334 miles

All four tyres starting to crack around tread blocks.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 72,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 66,969 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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R559 XKW 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 90%.

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 R559 XKW, 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 R559 XKW registered?

R559 XKW is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R559 XKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 XKW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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