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R78 SRX

1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,399 mi
Last recorded119,399 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto118,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 SRX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Outback AWD Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 119,399 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 107,968 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 107,967 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 96,029 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 96,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 86,287 miles

rear crossover brake pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto?

Based on 788 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
8,438
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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R78 SRX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 118,808 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 Outback AWD Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R78 SRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R78 SRX registered?

R78 SRX is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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