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R982 BLS

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,653 mi
Last recorded154,653 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 BLS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2010 154,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 146,311 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 146,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 132,985 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 132,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 129,112 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 129,111 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 124,289 miles

Front brake performance slight uneven increase.

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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R982 BLS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 R982 BLS, 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 R982 BLS registered?

R982 BLS is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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