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R941 PHG

1998 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,537 mi
Last recorded159,537 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 PHG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 159,537 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 158,826 miles

rear seats missing

slight play in offside steering inner joint

Pass 12 Apr 2011 157,580 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 155,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 153,239 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 151,952 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust back box corroded

slight play in steering rack(o/s)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 151,952 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust back box corroded

slight play in steering rack(o/s)

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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R941 PHG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R941 PHG, 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 R941 PHG registered?

R941 PHG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R941 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R941 PHG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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