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S202 DFG

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,779 mi
Last recorded162,779 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 DFG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 162,779 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 162,779 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 15,811 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2009 15,811 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2008 15,078 miles

Oil leak

slight play n/s/f lower supenshion joint

Pass 5 May 2007 141,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 133,180 miles

both rear tyres worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to o/s front wing repeator

front brake pads worn

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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S202 DFG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 S202 DFG, 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 S202 DFG registered?

S202 DFG is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S202 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 DFG 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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