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R970 EHJ

1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,795 mi
Last recorded148,795 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD107,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 EHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2009 148,795 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 143,064 miles

Offside Front 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 3 Apr 2007 139,222 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 135,063 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust heat shields rattle

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,544
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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R970 EHJ is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 107,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R970 EHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R970 EHJ registered?

R970 EHJ is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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