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R679 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,699 mi
Last recorded163,699 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 163,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst rear bolted flange very deteriorated.... (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 163,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play severe play.. (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst rear bolted flange very deteriorated.... (7.1.2)

Suspect nearside front wheel bearing damaged, Ref; mot report....

Pass 12 Jan 2015 159,240 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and deteriorated inner surface....

Fail 9 Jan 2015 159,222 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly worn and deteriorated inner surface....

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 152,888 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn shoulders....

Pass 9 Jan 2013 141,870 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2012 133,274 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 133,197 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

power steering and air con belt deoteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2010 128,327 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

alternator and power steering belts deoteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2009 123,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air con belt deoteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2009 123,521 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

air con belt deoteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 119,776 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 119,776 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 115,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 110,356 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 110,356 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 104,034 miles

Nearside Front 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.

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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R679 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R679 XOG, 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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R679 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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