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R563 AOR

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

138,630 mi
Last recorded138,630 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 AOR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 138,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 135,710 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 135,699 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 132,975 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 132,843 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring housing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,740 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 129,682 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filler neck broken (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 127,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 127,563 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 125,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 125,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 122,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 119,168 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 116,428 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,589 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 104,573 miles

corrosion starting on offside rear chassis rail under wheel arch

heatshield rattling on nearside downpipe

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2014 104,568 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion starting on offside rear chassis rail under wheel arch

heatshield rattling on nearside downpipe

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 90,310 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,044 miles

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

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

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

front and rear bumpers damaged

grease around offside front outer cv gaiter

stonechips front screen

suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2010 72,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

carried out mot in wet conditions

chassis and suspension components rusty

front screen stonechipped

Fail 1 Dec 2010 72,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

carried out mot in wet conditions

chassis and suspension components rusty

front screen stonechipped

Fail 10 Nov 2009 59,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,834 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,751 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 49,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s/f drop link bush

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber device

Pass 29 May 2008 44,696 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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R563 AOR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R563 AOR, 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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R563 AOR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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