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R643 CDA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

199,678 mi
Last recorded199,678 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 CDA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 199,678 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 199,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 191,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 179,242 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 173,288 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 166,290 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 161,226 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 157,167 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 151,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 14,446 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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R643 CDA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R643 CDA, 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 R643 CDA registered?

R643 CDA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R643 CDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R643 CDA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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