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R937 URM

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,381 mi
Last recorded163,381 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 URM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 163,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 177,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 172,263 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 172,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 163,990 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 157,754 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 149,309 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 139,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 128,034 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 116,479 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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R937 URM is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R937 URM, 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 R937 URM registered?

R937 URM is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R937 URM safe to buy?

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