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R579 AOE

1998 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,885 mi
Last recorded120,885 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 AOE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 120,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 112,342 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 112,064 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,778 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,151 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,089 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,545 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,049 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 60,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,427 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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R579 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R579 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 R579 AOE registered?

R579 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R579 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R579 AOE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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