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R616 AOE

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,870 mi
Last recorded153,870 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 AOE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 153,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 153,859 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 153,226 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 152,721 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 150,898 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 148,661 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,814 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 145,682 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake ferrules slightly corroded

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 141,273 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 141,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 135,593 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 135,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 128,916 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 128,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 121,469 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 113,105 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 104,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 96,199 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Jul 2006 96,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2005 86,135 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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R616 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R616 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R616 AOE registered?

R616 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R616 AOE safe to buy?

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