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R914 OCW

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,496 mi
Last recorded69,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 OCW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,496 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,665 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 46,661 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)

Rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 8 May 2014 46,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 46,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 45,155 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,155 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 45,083 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 45,083 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 43,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,469 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,644 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 33,784 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,872 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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R914 OCW is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R914 OCW, 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 R914 OCW registered?

R914 OCW is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R914 OCW safe to buy?

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