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R69 GCG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,830 mi
Last recorded163,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 GCG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 163,830 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 163,826 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

child seat n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2011 154,900 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 154,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 145,322 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 134,558 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 134,552 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 127,943 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 127,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 121,990 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate marked

Slight play in rack,right hand track rod mounting

Windscreen scratched

Fail 9 Jul 2007 121,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear number plate marked to lettering

Slight play in rack,right hand track rod mounting

Pass 7 Jul 2006 109,830 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 109,830 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

signs of corrosion on rear brake pipes and rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 3 Aug 2005 104,669 miles

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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R69 GCG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R69 GCG, 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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R69 GCG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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