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R811 KPH

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,115 mi
Last recorded165,115 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 KPH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 165,115 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 157,648 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 151,676 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 144,360 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2009 137,545 miles

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

both side rear disc corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 131,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers preventing examination of sill panels

Pass 4 Apr 2007 114,288 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 114,288 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2006 109,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R811 KPH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R811 KPH, 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 R811 KPH registered?

R811 KPH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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