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R959 CUG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,940 mi
Last recorded110,940 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 CUG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2013 110,940 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre walls split no cords visible

Pass 27 Jun 2012 110,719 miles

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen+os split

Pass 14 Jun 2011 110,534 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 109,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 109,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 108,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 107,996 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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R959 CUG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R959 CUG, 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 R959 CUG registered?

R959 CUG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R959 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 CUG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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