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R809 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,015 mi
Last recorded77,015 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,015 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 77,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,833 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 75,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,965 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,806 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,040 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 52,175 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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R809 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R809 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 R809 XOG registered?

R809 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is R809 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 XOG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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