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R571 ENY

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,342 mi
Last recorded71,342 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 ENY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,342 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 71,340 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,552 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 64,552 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,623 miles

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

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

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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R571 ENY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R571 ENY, 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 R571 ENY registered?

R571 ENY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R571 ENY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 ENY shows 7 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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