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R873 KWY

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,464 mi
Last recorded160,464 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 KWY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 160,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 159,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 159,489 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 150,684 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 142,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

casing of rear silencer deterated

some damage to front number plate

Fail 30 Jan 2010 142,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

casing of rear silencer deterated

some damage to front number plate

Fail 27 Jan 2009 133,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 133,648 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 111,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 92,338 miles

front pads wearing low †front discs wearing thin †both rear tyres low on inside edge †oil leaks †

Pass 27 Jun 2005 69,246 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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R873 KWY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R873 KWY, 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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R873 KWY is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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