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R961 OCK

1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,197 mi
Last recorded86,197 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD98,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 OCK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 86,197 miles

N/s/f tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 79,813 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 79,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
8,215
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
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R961 OCK is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 98,220 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 4 Cam 2.5 AWD fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R961 OCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R961 OCK registered?

R961 OCK is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R961 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 OCK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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