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R920 HBW

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,105 mi
Last recorded175,105 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 HBW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 175,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 162,053 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 162,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2006 145,415 miles

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

sill covers fitted

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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R920 HBW is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R920 HBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R920 HBW registered?

R920 HBW is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R920 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 HBW shows 4 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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