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R706 FGP

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,176 mi
Last recorded154,176 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 FGP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 154,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 154,162 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 145,811 miles

see previous test

Fail 2 Feb 2015 145,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear metal brake pipes corroded

wheelarches and underside muddy at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2013 143,877 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 138,776 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 122,867 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust connection corroded secure at time of test but will need to be monitored

rear subframe and mountings starting to corrode not yet excessive

Fail 17 Sep 2011 122,867 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust connection corroded secure at time of test but will need to be monitored

rear subframe and mountings starting to corrode not yet excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2010 111,215 miles

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 97,396 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,894 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar drop link top bush slightly worn

Small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Nov 2005 59,477 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R706 FGP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R706 FGP, 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 R706 FGP registered?

R706 FGP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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