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R816 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,037 mi
Last recorded134,037 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 134,037 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both outersills showing signs of corosion

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed and cut close to limit

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 121,178 miles

nearside inner c.v joint gaiter split

Fail 14 Mar 2011 121,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside inner c.v joint gaiter split

Pass 15 Jan 2010 109,795 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 109,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 91,674 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R816 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R816 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 R816 XOG registered?

R816 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R816 XOG safe to buy?

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