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R855 JDM

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,524 mi
Last recorded163,524 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 JDM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 163,524 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 163,524 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 162,094 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 156,419 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 151,928 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 143,337 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 143,327 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 138,088 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 138,088 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet safety catch siezed

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 124,924 miles

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

near side inner cv boot split. rear tyres wearing thin on inside edge.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 124,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside inner C/V gaitor split Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 107,143 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,456 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 90,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,411 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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R855 JDM is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R855 JDM, 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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R855 JDM is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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