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R981 OCE

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,031 mi
Last recorded122,031 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 OCE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 122,031 miles

chips in front screen, nsf seat belt starting to fray.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 111,856 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 111,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 100,721 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 88,146 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 88,146 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2006 80,920 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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R981 OCE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R981 OCE, 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 R981 OCE registered?

R981 OCE is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R981 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 OCE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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