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R884 RDP

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,680 mi
Last recorded157,680 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 RDP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 157,680 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 154,716 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 151,612 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 148,606 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 148,606 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 May 2010 145,047 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 145,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 141,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 138,284 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 133,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 128,968 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 128,968 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R884 RDP 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 75%.

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 R884 RDP, 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 R884 RDP registered?

R884 RDP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R884 RDP safe to buy?

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