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R817 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,651 mi
Last recorded138,651 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2015 138,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 127,264 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,541 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,896 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 114,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 9 May 2011 111,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 111,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 103,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 103,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

brake pedal travel long!

damage to sidewall/worn on edge offside rear tyre

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,737 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 90,363 miles

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

both front windscreen wiper blades split

Fail 30 Apr 2008 90,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,614 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 80,637 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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R817 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R817 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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R817 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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