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R796 JCD

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 JCD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,929 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 112,929 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 110,887 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,650 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKS

Pass 26 Mar 2015 106,981 miles

near side and off side front anti roll bar 1/4 links slight wear

off side rear lamp lense slight damage

Fail 24 Mar 2015 106,974 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,102 miles

near side and off side rear brake discs surface corrosion

near side and off side rear subframe mount beam bushes wear

off side front anti roll bar 1/4 link wear

Fail 25 Sep 2013 106,100 miles

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

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

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

near side and off side rear brake discs surface corrosion

near side and off side rear subframe mount beam bushes wear

off side front anti roll bar 1/4 link wear

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,234 miles

front number plate held by tape

rear brake discs corroded

rear radius arm bushes deteriated

Pass 10 Jun 2011 102,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 98,094 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 98,094 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 May 2009 95,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 92,623 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 92,622 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,480 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 86,995 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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R796 JCD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue 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 R796 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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R796 JCD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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