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R980 BLS

1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

118,903 mi
Last recorded118,903 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD107,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 BLS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2009 118,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r tyre wearing low in the centre section

Pass 11 Jun 2008 105,391 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2007 105,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,275 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW,AND THE N/S/F HAS A GOUGE IN OUTER SIDEWALL

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 18 Apr 2006 98,275 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/r tyre tread worn low,and the n/s/f has a gouge in outer sidewall

slight fluid leak from o/s/f shock absorber

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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R980 BLS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R980 BLS, 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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R980 BLS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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