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R702 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,175 mi
Last recorded156,175 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 156,175 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 156,174 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 152,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres splitting on outer walls

Fail 23 Mar 2010 152,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both front tyres splitting on outer walls

Pass 7 Aug 2008 148,754 miles

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

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

all discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2006 146,084 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate loose

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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R702 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc 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 R702 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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What year was R702 XOG registered?

R702 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R702 XOG safe to buy?

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