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R791 JCD

1998 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,888 mi
Last recorded76,888 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 JCD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,888 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s (2.7.2a)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2018 76,888 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,450 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front n/s and o/s tyres slightly perished

rear n/s and o/s tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 71,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,504 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2015 68,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2014 64,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outter lens cover slight damaged n/s front

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outter lens cover slight damaged n/s front

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,295 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,559 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,728 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,723 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,285 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,611 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,814 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,659 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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R791 JCD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R791 JCD, 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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R791 JCD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R791 JCD safe to buy?

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