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R882 CAH

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,769 mi
Last recorded119,769 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 CAH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 119,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating Discs have runout. (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,847 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 105,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,504 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 100,317 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tail silencer outer skin deteriorated and loose, no leaks at present and system secure

Pass 11 Dec 2013 100,317 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tail silencer outer skin deteriorated and loose, no leaks at present and system secure

Pass 3 Dec 2012 97,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front brake service

Pass 19 Dec 2011 93,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads low

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 90,054 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,667 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 86,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 81,174 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,005 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 77,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 71,597 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 71,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,748 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cover damaged.

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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R882 CAH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R882 CAH, 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 R882 CAH registered?

R882 CAH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R882 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 CAH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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