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R848 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,055 mi
Last recorded138,055 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 138,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 130,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 130,336 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 121,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear bumper

Pass 2 Jul 2009 121,005 miles

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

front and rear bumper

Fail 10 Jul 2008 113,082 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in front window

front bumper damaged

near side front tyre getting low and perished

near side rear tyre low and perished

off side front tyre perished

plastic bag on exhaust system

rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2008 113,082 miles

front bumper damaged

chip in front window

near side front tyre getting low and perished

near side rear tyre low and perished

off side front tyre perished

plastic bag on exhaust system

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2007 104,962 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 104,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 97,844 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 97,712 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front 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 15 Aug 2005 90,414 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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R848 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R848 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R848 XOG registered?

R848 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is R848 XOG safe to buy?

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