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R936 LFE

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,877 mi
Last recorded109,877 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 LFE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 109,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 98,867 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 98,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 89,445 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 89,394 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 81,818 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 81,773 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 68,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,828 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,811 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 52,439 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,797 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

stone chip to screen,near side rear anti-roll bar link slight play, all tyres worn on edges

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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R936 LFE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R936 LFE, 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 R936 LFE registered?

R936 LFE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R936 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R936 LFE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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