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R640 OWT

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,967 mi
Last recorded69,967 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 OWT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,563 miles

nearside wiper blad slightly deteriorated

parking brake require adjustment

Fail 13 Jun 2011 63,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blad slightly deteriorated

parking brake require adjustment

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,558 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,820 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,820 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 38,547 miles

oil leak

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2007 26,754 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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R640 OWT is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R640 OWT, 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 R640 OWT registered?

R640 OWT is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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