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R717 AFC

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,369 mi
Last recorded179,369 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 AFC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 179,369 miles

both rear suspension legs heavely corroded

slight movement in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight play in nearside steering rack track control arm

Fail 4 May 2010 179,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear suspension legs heavely corroded

slight movement in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight play in nearside steering rack track control arm

Pass 20 Apr 2009 162,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 162,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 146,944 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 146,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 134,552 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 133,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight bind noted to o/s/f brake,brake discs worn - lipped.

Pass 8 May 2006 119,564 miles

front number plate loose, not insecure.

wear & surface corrosion to rear brake discs.

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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R717 AFC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R717 AFC, 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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R717 AFC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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