MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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)
door sill covers fitted.
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.
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.
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
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
both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
door sill covers fitted.
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.
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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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