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R859 XOG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,036 mi
Last recorded142,036 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 142,036 miles

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

engine bay fuel pipes slightly corroaded

Fail 24 May 2013 142,011 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

engine bay fuel pipes slightly corroaded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 138,785 miles

offside rear side light not working (trailer), nearside front wheel bearing has slight play and close to failure, offside front brake pipe corroded and close to failure, nearside mirror cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2012 138,785 miles

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

offside rear side light not working (trailer), nearside front wheel bearing has slight play and close to failure, offside front brake pipe corroded and close to failure, nearside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2011 135,466 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy in operation

handbrake travel high, nearside mirror damaged, nearside rear tyre has bald edge, rear brake pipes corroded, both rear shockers are worn and weak, under side of vehicle corroded, rear brakes noisy in operation, cluch is slipping

Fail 15 Feb 2011 135,456 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear wheel bearings noisy in operation

handbrake travel high, nearside mirror damaged, nearside rear tyre has bald edge, rear brake pipes corroded, both rear shockers are worn and weak, under side of vehicle corroded, rear brakes noisy in operation, cluch is slipping

Pass 5 Feb 2010 131,913 miles

near side door mirror is cracked, front antiroll bar links are worn, front tyres feathering on edges, off side rear tyre is worn on edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 123,878 miles

near side door mirror is cracked, front antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn, rear antiroll bar links, bushes are worn

Pass 28 Jan 2008 115,116 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 115,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side door mirror glass cracked; oil leak engine ; rear brake pipes slight corrosion;

Pass 30 Jan 2007 108,054 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 100,302 miles

Near side door mirror cracked

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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R859 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R859 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.

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R859 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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