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R733 XTP

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,418 mi
Last recorded163,418 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 XTP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 163,418 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 163,418 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine check light on

front discs liped/worn

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

rear bumper mount corroded

rear diff leak

undertray loose

Pass 22 Feb 2010 159,749 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 144,367 miles

battery insecure

cambelt last changed?

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside headlamp aim on limit

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

rear brake discs poor

suspect rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2008 127,199 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 127,195 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 111,565 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 95,902 miles

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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R733 XTP 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 75%.

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 R733 XTP, 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 R733 XTP registered?

R733 XTP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R733 XTP safe to buy?

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