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R974 RST

1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,397 mi
Last recorded133,397 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD107,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 RST
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 133,397 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 126,940 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 126,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 107,052 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R974 RST is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R974 RST, 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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R974 RST is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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