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R724 YKP

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,238 mi
Last recorded127,238 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 YKP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 127,238 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 127,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 119,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear lower bumper support bar is heavily corroded and holed

Pass 7 Oct 2008 119,749 miles

rear lower bumper support bar is heavily corroded and holed

Pass 2 Oct 2007 113,260 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 113,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 99,138 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 99,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R724 YKP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R724 YKP, 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 R724 YKP registered?

R724 YKP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R724 YKP safe to buy?

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