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R588 AOE

1998 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,046 mi
Last recorded110,046 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 AOE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2012 110,046 miles

both front windscreen washer jets are partially blocked

brake pedal rubber is worn but still has anti-slip

o/s registration plate lamp is dull

Pass 12 Oct 2011 107,075 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2010 105,116 miles

Oil leak

front and rear number plates deteriorated

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2009 102,901 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2008 100,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 97,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 93,320 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes cannot be fully checked due to location of petrol tank

Pass 15 Oct 2005 89,537 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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R588 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R588 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 R588 AOE registered?

R588 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R588 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 AOE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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