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R564 SDG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,687 mi
Last recorded170,687 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 SDG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 170,687 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 163,318 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 163,318 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 155,531 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 155,531 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 149,433 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 149,432 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 142,993 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 136,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 130,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 123,488 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 115,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 115,394 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 107,747 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 107,747 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 101,475 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 93,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,503 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 85,497 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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R564 SDG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R564 SDG, 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 R564 SDG registered?

R564 SDG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R564 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R564 SDG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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