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R980 JCA

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,991 mi
Last recorded99,991 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 JCA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 99,991 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2011 90,761 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,549 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 80,445 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 76,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,940 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 62,763 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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R980 JCA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R980 JCA, 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.

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What year was R980 JCA registered?

R980 JCA is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R980 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 JCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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