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R831 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

88,287 mi
Last recorded88,287 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2016 88,287 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded A post and roof corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passed worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

underbody and body corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,297 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 86,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner door sill holed and corroded within 30cms of seatbelt mount (5.2.6)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened offside rear brake disc corroded to excess (3.5.1n)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 84,270 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,060 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2013 82,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,399 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged (sharp edge)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 80,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear bumper damaged (sharp edge)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,841 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,108 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jul 2010 73,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2008 71,150 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 65,235 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside roof rusted

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,235 miles

offside roof rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,153 miles

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

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

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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R831 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R831 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 R831 XOG registered?

R831 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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