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R682 GKN

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,043 mi
Last recorded125,043 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 GKN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 125,043 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 118,563 miles

underside souled

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 109,190 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 109,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 98,837 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 98,837 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R682 GKN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R682 GKN, 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 R682 GKN registered?

R682 GKN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R682 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R682 GKN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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