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R936 LSF

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,938 mi
Last recorded144,938 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 LSF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 144,938 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 144,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 135,320 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 135,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 126,943 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 126,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 119,249 miles

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre is 1.6mm

offside front shocker is corroded

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside rear tyre is 1.6mm

rear boot is slightly sticking

Fail 21 Apr 2008 119,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre is 1.6mm

offside front shocker is corroded

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside rear tyre is 1.6mm

rear boot is slightly sticking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 113,123 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 109,477 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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R936 LSF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LSF, 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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R936 LSF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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