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R684 XTR

1998 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,754 mi
Last recorded163,754 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 XTR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 163,754 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 163,602 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 154,761 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 154,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 147,943 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 147,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 139,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 132,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 126,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 121,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 113,986 miles

slight corriso front and rear brake discs

Fail 27 Oct 2010 113,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

slight corriso front and rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2009 108,823 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 108,823 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 103,146 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 103,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 97,262 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 97,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 91,078 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 91,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 85,623 miles

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

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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R684 XTR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R684 XTR, 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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R684 XTR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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