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R855 KSC

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 KSC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 118,259 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 118,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 103,174 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 103,174 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 94,487 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 94,487 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 86,748 miles

OS handbrake requires attention

Fail 29 Nov 2007 86,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OS handbrake requires attention

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,478 miles

drive belt cracked

near side front roll bar bent

near side headlamp protector missing

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 KSC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R855 KSC registered?

R855 KSC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R855 KSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 KSC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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