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R791 KAR

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,847 mi
Last recorded92,847 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 KAR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,847 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 92,847 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 88,019 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 88,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,675 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,355 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 KAR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAR, 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 KAR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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