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R651 PFJ

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,829 mi
Last recorded73,829 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 PFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,829 miles

all discs corroded

o.s wiper split at top

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,005 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 72,002 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all underbody components rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,689 miles

slight play in front & rear anti roll bar links

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,380 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 61,199 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

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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R651 PFJ is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R651 PFJ, 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 R651 PFJ registered?

R651 PFJ is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R651 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R651 PFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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