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S202 RVU

1998 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,272 mi
Last recorded105,272 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 RVU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 105,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 102,173 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 102,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 99,759 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 99,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 96,889 miles

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 96,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 94,749 miles

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 94,749 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 91,183 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 86,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 27 Dec 2006 86,899 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seat bels not checked

Pass 29 Dec 2005 83,969 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 83,969 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RVU is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S202 RVU, 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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S202 RVU is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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