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R927 JFL

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,086 mi
Last recorded94,086 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 JFL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 94,086 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 94,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,450 miles

Oil leak

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

front heat shield loose

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2010 83,774 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust in general poor condition,rera silencer outer shell starting to seperate & rattle from heat shields. DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED

nsf & nsr tyre outer sidwalls scrubbed,nsr tyre tread getting low & wear to edges,olastic oversills fitted,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered

slight bind to nsf & nsr brakes,headlamp wash innopbrake pedal rubber worn,nsf fog lamp glass cracked & reflector starting to corrode,slight corrosion to various underbody parts & FITTINGS

Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,737 miles

Oil leak

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

decelerometer brake test performed

plastic oversills fitted,front & nsr tyres worn on edges/shoulders,nsf & nsr tyres perished/scrubbed on outer walls,rear discs in poor condition,rear pads getting low,inner rear wheel arches covered

slight split in nsf wiper blade & blade slightly smearing,slight chips in windscreen,brake pedal rubber worn,slight damage to rear bumper,nsf fog lamp damaged & damp in lamp,slight exhaust leak from nsf manifold to head joint/area,

Pass 17 May 2008 79,600 miles

exhaust system rusty,screw in o/s/f tyre,rear brake discs rusty.

Fail 12 May 2007 77,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

slight chips in windscreen,slight cut in nsr tyre outer wall.rear discs in poor condition,slight play in rack mounts,plastic oversills fitted,inner rear arches & parts of bot floor covered

Pass 12 May 2007 77,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

slight chips in windscreen,slight cut in nsr tyre outer wall.rear discs in poor condition,slight play in rack mounts,plastic oversills fitted,inner rear arches & parts of bot floor covered

Pass 10 May 2006 73,904 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

wear to both rear tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2005 67,454 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

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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R927 JFL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R927 JFL, 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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R927 JFL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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