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R878 KAR

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 KAR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,030 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 86,030 miles

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Head light lenses very scratched

Just passed emissions test

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 48,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre inner edge badly worn

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,156 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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R878 KAR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,990cc 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 R878 KAR, 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 R878 KAR registered?

R878 KAR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R878 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 KAR 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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