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R85 HKO

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,036 mi
Last recorded136,036 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 HKO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 136,036 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 135,930 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 127,341 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 127,341 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 116,455 miles

rear no. plate starting to stain but letters still legible

Pass 18 Sep 2006 99,507 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 99,482 miles

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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R85 HKO is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R85 HKO, 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 R85 HKO registered?

R85 HKO is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R85 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 HKO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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