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R823 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,807 mi
Last recorded159,807 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 159,807 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 159,290 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 133,190 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 133,188 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 127,221 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 118,985 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 110,572 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 95,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 95,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 78,769 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R823 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R823 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 R823 XOG registered?

R823 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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