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R638 XKX

1998 Subaru Legacy

Grey Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,425 mi
Last recorded140,425 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 XKX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 140,425 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 136,098 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leaking.

Fail 2 Mar 2018 136,098 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leaking.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,672 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 132,643 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 129,518 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2014 126,311 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 124,972 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 124,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 120,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 120,479 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 115,296 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 106,005 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 69,790 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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R638 XKX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R638 XKX, 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 R638 XKX registered?

R638 XKX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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