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R887 KGN

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,070 mi
Last recorded45,070 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 KGN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,070 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 45,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,174 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,350 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 43,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 41,641 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,641 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,038 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 39,035 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 35,994 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,994 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,462 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 34,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,577 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 33,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,703 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 30,731 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outter wall

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outter wall

Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,020 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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R887 KGN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R887 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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What year was R887 KGN registered?

R887 KGN is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R887 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 KGN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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