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R842 KSC

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,503 mi
Last recorded45,503 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 KSC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 45,503 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,801 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,445 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,523 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,933 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 40,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,203 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,713 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,812 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,805 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,845 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,172 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 34,471 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 34,440 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R842 KSC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R842 KSC, 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 R842 KSC registered?

R842 KSC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R842 KSC safe to buy?

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