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R741 YWF

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,510 mi
Last recorded137,510 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 YWF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 137,510 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 137,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 127,517 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Smell of fuel from underside rear of vehicle.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 112,706 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front shock absorber corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2009 112,705 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

offside front shock absorber corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 101,828 miles

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

Offside numberlate lamp dim.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 101,828 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside numberlate lamp dim.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 90,723 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear wiper blade split and torn

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

three child seats fitted across rear seats not allowing full inspection of belts etc.

Fail 23 Feb 2007 90,723 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear wiper blade split and torn

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

three child seats fitted across rear seats not allowing full inspection of belts etc.

Fail 28 Feb 2006 82,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

alternator drive belt splitting

o/s screen wash jet weak

rear spring assister towing aids poorly mounted

slight oscilating readings at front brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2006 82,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

alternator drive belt splitting

o/s screen wash jet weak

rear spring assister towing aids poorly mounted

slight oscilating readings at front brakes

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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R741 YWF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R741 YWF, 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 R741 YWF registered?

R741 YWF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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