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R721 DGJ

1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,407 mi
Last recorded117,407 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD98,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 DGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 117,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 113,655 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

belly panel not fully secure

Pass 15 Sep 2008 113,655 miles

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

belly panel not fully secure

Pass 17 Sep 2007 100,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 92,154 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 87,581 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
8,215
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
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R721 DGJ is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 98,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R721 DGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R721 DGJ registered?

R721 DGJ is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R721 DGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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