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R894 KAR

1999 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,866 mi
Last recorded180,866 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 KAR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 180,866 miles

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

battery loose

front discs pitted but met efficiency

o/s/front tyre worn on inside

Fail 30 Oct 2012 180,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

battery loose

front discs pitted but met efficiency

o/s/front tyre worn on inside

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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R894 KAR is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,708 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 R894 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 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R894 KAR registered?

R894 KAR is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is R894 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R894 KAR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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