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R592 VSM

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,946 mi
Last recorded127,946 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 VSM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 127,946 miles

front brake discs corroded .

osf brake pipe corroded .

Pass 27 Jun 2008 122,651 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 122,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 118,442 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 118,442 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 114,979 miles

bonnet cable has broken and can not be opened from inside vehicle

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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R592 VSM is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R592 VSM, 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 R592 VSM registered?

R592 VSM is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R592 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 VSM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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