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R761 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,448 mi
Last recorded161,448 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 161,448 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 152,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

eml on dash

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 144,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 144,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 134,086 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust downpipe bracket broken but is adequately supported

Pass 27 Jan 2012 125,107 miles

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

battery insecure

rear exhaust leak

rear petrol pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2012 124,900 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

rear exhaust leak

rear petrol pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 113,013 miles

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

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

The battery is insecure.

The nearside front drop link is worn.

The offside front drop link is worn .

The offside rear fuel tube has corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 101,259 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 89,740 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 77,903 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 68,379 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,154 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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R761 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R761 XOG, 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 R761 XOG registered?

R761 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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