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R982 KAR

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,294 mi
Last recorded192,294 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 KAR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 192,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush sliding bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush sliding bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

door sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 178,065 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner & outer edges.

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 165,864 miles

door sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 155,759 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

door sill covers fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 155,752 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

door sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 145,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

door sill covers fitted

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 145,355 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

door sill covers fitted

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 131,546 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 120,773 miles

door sill covers fitted.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 120,766 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

door sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 107,117 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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R982 KAR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 R982 KAR, 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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R982 KAR is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 July 1998.

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