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R802 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,027 mi
Last recorded126,027 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 126,027 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 125,974 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 119,092 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 119,092 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jun 2013 115,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 115,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 111,534 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 107,943 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 107,493 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 103,016 miles

Both rear brake discs badly pitted

Long brake pedal, suspect a problem with the rear callipers which require service or repair.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Sl;ight play n/side front drop link

Slightly high handbrake application.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 99,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,499 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 82,199 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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R802 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R802 XOG, 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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What year was R802 XOG registered?

R802 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R802 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 XOG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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