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R792 JCD

1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,417 mi
Last recorded120,417 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto118,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 JCD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Outback AWD Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 120,417 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r disc surface corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Sep 2008 120,414 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r disc surface corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 May 2008 120,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 111,725 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

adv:rear exhaust corroded.

adv:some play in front and rear antiroll bars end links.

adv:unable to see front or rear inner discs or inner pads clearly.

Fail 8 Mar 2006 111,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

adv:unable to see front or rear inner discs or pads clearly.

rear exhaust 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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R792 JCD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R792 JCD, 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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R792 JCD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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