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R896 GMV

1999 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,429 mi
Last recorded58,429 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 GMV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,429 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,210 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,963 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,889 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 51,889 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 47,876 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,876 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,621 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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R896 GMV is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R896 GMV, 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 R896 GMV registered?

R896 GMV is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is R896 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R896 GMV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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