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R882 KGN

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,769 mi
Last recorded75,769 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 KGN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,769 miles

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

Extensive surface corrosion underside of vehicle

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

slight bind both n/s wheels

Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,697 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 74,285 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy corrosion throughout car

rear bumper support bar heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 72,729 miles

BORDERLINE PASS BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SEAL SPLIT

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES ON PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR BUMPER MONTING SUPPORT CORRODED TO EXCESS

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,809 miles

all brake discs corroded & worn

front & rear brake pipes are greased & corroded(borderline)

heavy corrosion throughout rear suspension

Pass 22 Jan 2009 66,823 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 66,821 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 61,755 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 61,755 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 KGN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R882 KGN, 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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R882 KGN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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