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R801 KEG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,530 mi
Last recorded152,530 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 KEG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 152,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 147,487 miles

Both rack boots perished

Rear discs poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2007 142,737 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

N/s/f shock absorber getting weak

Fail 7 Mar 2007 142,737 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

N/s/f shock absorber getting weak

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 137,506 miles

Front pads getting low

Rear brake pipes over fuel tank getting rusty.

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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R801 KEG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R801 KEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R801 KEG registered?

R801 KEG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R801 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 KEG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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