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R692 MSS

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,381 mi
Last recorded196,381 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 MSS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 196,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 196,381 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 192,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 188,436 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 188,436 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 181,924 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 181,924 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 176,147 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 171,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 165,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 156,490 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 146,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 134,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 121,576 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 106,331 miles

Offside Front 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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R692 MSS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R692 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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What year was R692 MSS registered?

R692 MSS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R692 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R692 MSS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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