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R954 GSC

1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,729 mi
Last recorded100,729 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 GSC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 100,729 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 100,721 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)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 86,501 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,865 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 78,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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R954 GSC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 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 LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R954 GSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy LX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy LX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R954 GSC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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