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R562 AOE

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,514 mi
Last recorded193,514 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 AOE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2015 193,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 193,514 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 189,912 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 184,244 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 184,240 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 172,679 miles

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 6 Jun 2011 162,460 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front brake sticking slightly

Pass 25 May 2010 150,081 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 150,074 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 139,859 miles

n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 13 Jun 2008 128,853 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 117,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 106,520 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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R562 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R562 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 R562 AOE registered?

R562 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R562 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 AOE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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