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R782 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,576 mi
Last recorded164,576 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 164,576 miles

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

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre below 3mm

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 158,689 miles

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r sill corroded

oil leak at engine

Pass 24 Feb 2012 151,872 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 146,041 miles

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light is on

Pass 1 Mar 2010 139,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

srs light on

Pass 27 Feb 2009 125,405 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 125,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 114,037 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 107,112 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 107,112 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R782 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R782 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 R782 XOG registered?

R782 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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