MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
see previous test
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
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
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
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
nearside inner driveshaft boot split
offside front tyre worn low on inside edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear anti roll bar drop link top bush slightly worn
Small cut in nearside rear tyre tread
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?
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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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R706 FGP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 April 1998.
Is R706 FGP safe to buy?
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