MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
A/C condenser leaking
exhaust very rusty and thin
n/s/f inner cv gaiter perishing
oil leak from diff area
steering rack bushes soft
engine appears to turn over slowly when started
exhaust system in very poor condition including catalyst pipe flange
o/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter split and leaking
power steering rack damp at union
radiator leaking at bleed valve
engine oil leaks from cam cover areas.
exhaust very rusty and thin in places.
front tyres wearing a bit low on inner edges.
steering rack mounting bushes a bit soft.
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R843 SBL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R843 SBL, 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 R843 SBL registered?
R843 SBL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R843 SBL safe to buy?
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