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R961 BVS

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,967 mi
Last recorded81,967 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 BVS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,967 miles

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,727 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 74,611 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 599,174 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,484 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged but readable

towbar has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,118 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

rear suspension nearside/offside subframe bushes wearing.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,525 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and flapping around

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 113,229 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,233 miles

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

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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R961 BVS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R961 BVS, 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 R961 BVS registered?

R961 BVS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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