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R646 CYG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

151,013 mi
Last recorded151,013 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 CYG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 151,013 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 151,006 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 149,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 148,816 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 148,816 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 147,660 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 146,566 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 146,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 145,400 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 144,487 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 143,653 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 142,658 miles

o/side front metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2016 141,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 139,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 138,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 136,683 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 134,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 133,329 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 132,079 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 130,756 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 130,119 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 128,857 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 127,968 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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R646 CYG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R646 CYG, 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 R646 CYG registered?

R646 CYG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R646 CYG safe to buy?

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