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R704 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,621 mi
Last recorded122,621 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 122,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak around engine and bank 1 ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 121,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,295 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 117,773 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 115,279 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 112,586 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 110,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 107,114 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 103,909 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 100,599 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 96,023 miles

Handbrake comes up quite high.

N/S/R tyre worn a bit inner edge.

Rear shock absorbers feel a bit weak when bounced.

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 92,079 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 92,079 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R704 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R704 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R704 XOG registered?

R704 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R704 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 XOG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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