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R86 BMY

1998 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,805 mi
Last recorded124,805 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 BMY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 124,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 124,805 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 114,857 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 114,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2008 99,292 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 90,932 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 79,223 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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R86 BMY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R86 BMY, 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 R86 BMY registered?

R86 BMY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R86 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 BMY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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