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R978 XHL

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,442 mi
Last recorded116,442 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 XHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 116,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyre side walls crackin

general corrosion to inner wheel arches

nearside rear top shocker cup corroding slightly

petrol intake pipe stained maybe leaking

small crack in screen

Fail 3 Dec 2012 116,353 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyre side walls crackin

nearside rear top shocker cup corroding slightly

petrol intake pipe stained maybe leaking

small crack in screen

Pass 29 Nov 2011 112,267 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,669 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER S/DET/SPLIT

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 108,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER S/DET/SPLIT

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 105,637 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 101,605 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 97,294 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 97,293 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 93,207 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 88,433 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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R978 XHL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R978 XHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R978 XHL registered?

R978 XHL is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R978 XHL safe to buy?

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