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R560 AOE

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,416 mi
Last recorded196,416 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 AOE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 196,416 miles

filler neck pipe corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 185,360 miles

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 176,135 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 176,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 166,384 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 166,384 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 155,950 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 144,677 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 144,677 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 131,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 120,380 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 120,380 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 111,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 104,219 miles

near side front and rear anti roll bar links have some play

some scuffing to rear near side seat belt

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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R560 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R560 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 R560 AOE registered?

R560 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R560 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R560 AOE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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