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R720 FGP

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,945 mi
Last recorded101,945 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 FGP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2013 101,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 95,567 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 90,522 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 78,855 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 73,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R720 FGP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R720 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 R720 FGP registered?

R720 FGP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R720 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 FGP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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