MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both wiper blades deteriorated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both wiper blades deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R656 MSS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue 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 R656 MSS, 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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How do I check the history of R656 MSS?
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What year was R656 MSS registered?
R656 MSS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 January 1998.
Is R656 MSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R656 MSS 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.
Does R656 MSS have outstanding finance?
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